Therapist profile
Dr. Benjamin Lasky, CA Psychologist PSY19363, NV Psychologist PY0726
California
California and Nevada psychologist - Relationships and Addictions
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- Credentials
- CA Psychologist PSY19363, NV Psychologist PY0726
- License
- Psychologist, Nevada / PY0726; Psychologist, California / PSY19363
- NPI
- 1518169531
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Lasky is a California Psychologist (PSY19363) and a Nevada Psychologist (PY0726) with three years of practice listed in this profile. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, substance concerns, trauma, and codependency among other challenges. Sessions are presented in English and he identifies with he/him pronouns.
He uses client-centered therapy to focus on the person's perspective. That means the conversation emphasizes what feels important to the individual and builds from their strengths. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact, and solution-focused techniques that aim for practical next steps.
Dr. Lasky draws on clinical experience in hospital settings and with people who have co-occurring substance and mental health concerns. He has worked with diverse sexual orientations and related identity concerns. In sessions he balances direct problem-solving with listening to how the person describes their life.
People who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or losing themselves in relationships will find work here that targets boundaries, communication, and patterns that keep them stuck. He also addresses grief, anger, career stress, and mood concerns using concrete tools and short-term strategies when appropriate.
He describes therapy as collaborative. Sessions include talking through current problems, practicing different ways of responding, and setting small, achievable goals. A bit of practical humor may be used alongside focused therapeutic work.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to how the person describes their situation and building from their strengths. Online sessions can use that approach to let the client set priorities and guide what gets addressed each week.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT often uses short exercises between sessions and clear steps to try in daily life.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable changes and next steps. It is useful when someone wants brief, action-oriented work to shift difficult patterns such as people-pleasing or boundary problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they can try a way of working, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a break, not needing to commute, or choosing an audio session when video is difficult. These practical benefits can help integrate regular work on boundaries, communication, and coping into daily routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Nevada, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, grief, and related concerns including codependency and communication problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused steps to create practical, conversational sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
The profile lists three years of experience. His background includes work in hospital settings and with co-occurring substance and mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as a California Psychologist PSY19363 and a Nevada Psychologist PY0726 and practices from California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How do I start and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.