he/him

Benjamin Salas

LCSW

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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

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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

4+

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

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

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University

Interests

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