Dr. Benjamin Lasky

Dr. Benjamin Lasky uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to guide people through difficult changes. He is a licensed psychologist in California and Nevada and offers straightforward, respectful care. His work addresses issues such as anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship and intimacy concerns.

He keeps sessions practical. He helps people identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes that can shift day-to-day life. Sessions focus on clear goals and on skills a person can use between appointments. He aims to be direct while remaining nonjudgmental and occasionally uses gentle humor to ease hard conversations.

Before moving into this work he gained varied clinical experience in mental health settings and in hospitals. That background informs how he approaches co-occurring problems like mood disorders combined with substance use. It also shaped his work with people facing trauma, stress, and major life transitions.

Dr. Lasky earned a Ph.D. and holds licensure as a California psychologist and a Nevada psychologist. He has three years of clinical experience working in outpatient and related settings. He also supervises graduate trainees as they work toward licensure, which keeps his practices current.

He practices in California and conducts sessions in English. People choosing to work with him can expect a collaborative tone, clear treatment goals, and practical strategies aimed at managing anger, improving communication, and reducing symptoms that interfere with daily life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Lasky uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening, respect, and helping people find their own solutions. That approach helps when someone needs space to tell their story and have their priorities heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and trying practical exercises to test new responses; it is often useful for anger, anxiety, mood, and addiction-related problems. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on specific goals and on small, achievable steps to move forward, which can make progress feel more immediate.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so techniques can be adjusted when something is or isn't working.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy week. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to travel to appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt the same CBT and client-centered exercises to remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings.