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Benjamin Lara, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationIdaho
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Benjamin

Benjamin Lara is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings 11 years of practice to supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, and related life challenges. He centers care on each person’s goals, blending evidence-based tools with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance.

Background and approach

His work commonly addresses trauma, grief, relationship and family difficulties, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related concerns while also attending to practical matters like sleep, eating, and career stress. Drawing on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-assisted methods, he adapts sessions to the client’s needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

He also has experience with issues including chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use difficulties, and he offers assistance around alternative sex culture and blended family dynamics when relevant.

Based in Idaho, he emphasizes dignity and respect in therapy and encourages those who are taking the step to seek help, viewing that choice as an important sign of strength.

Practical therapies for online growth and change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values, which can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and difficulties with attention or impulse control. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that supports ambivalence and strengthens a person’s internal motivation for change, often helpful for addictions and behavior change.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and he will work collaboratively with each client to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration makes it easier to adapt techniques and pace so clients feel supported as they try new strategies.

Online therapy with him can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. These options allow sessions to fit into daily life more easily while keeping work focused on skill-building, coping, and progress toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Benjamin commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship and family problems, as well as intimacy and sexual culture matters.
What therapeutic style does he use in sessions?
He emphasizes a person-centered, nonjudgmental style while drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness techniques to tailor care to individual goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns such as trauma, addictions, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential LCSW and license ID LCSW-35776, practicing from Idaho.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility in how people engage with therapy.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on his listed availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Idaho

Languages

English

What Benjamin can help with

Benjamin Lara works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBT, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Benjamin works with anxiety, depression, physical trauma, and end of life.

How Benjamin approaches therapy

Benjamin's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Benjamin uses motivational interviewing.

Experience and training

Benjamin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Idaho.