he/him

Benjamin SalasLCSW

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Empowering, Exploratory, Open-minded, Warm

Focus areas

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Men’s Issues, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Substance Use, Trans+, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, First responders, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, Trans+

Years of Experience

You hold the deepest understanding of your own existence, and by forming a therapeutic relationship, we collaborate on your path to healing.

Benjamin Salas,

LCSW

License number

#95315

Therapy style

I offer a welcoming and comfortable space where we can delve into and navigate your feelings in a nurturing and secure setting. Therapy is a place where vulnerability is embraced. My goal is for you to feel recognized and listened to. You hold the deepest understanding of your own existence, and by forming a therapeutic relationship, we collaborate on your path to healing.

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Harm Reduction
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Solution-focused
Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University

Interests

I am particularly fond of reading, hiking, and meditating.