- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and recovery
- Family of origin issues
About Benjamin
Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso is a licensed clinical social worker with both a DC LICSW and a FL LCSW and 14 years of experience as a therapist and counselor in Florida. He works with adults on concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, and LGBT-related issues. He also helps people face family of origin issues and questions about identity, intimacy, and life purpose.
Ben blends talk therapy with practical tools to help people notice patterns that repeat from the past. He looks at how thoughts, self-talk, feelings, and bodily reactions interact. Together with clients he examines coping habits and when those habits stop working in daily life.
He uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address mood, relationship patterns, and addiction behaviors. When both therapist and client agree, he may supplement talking therapy with light hypnotherapy to support specific goals.
Ben has experience with SMART Recovery and is conversant with 12-Step approaches for addictions and compulsive behaviors. He explores underlying causes of avoidance and helps people practice being more present with themselves so change becomes possible.
He also brings formal theological training across several religions and spiritualities and respects each person’s way of finding meaning. Sessions and planning are shaped around the person in front of him, their concerns, and their goals.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
Therapeutic approaches used for online sessions
Ben commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what the client wants to work on, which helps people clarify goals and priorities. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and coping patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on how emotions shape relationships and helps people notice and shift interaction patterns that cause distress.Choosing the right approach usually happens together. Ben will discuss what feels most relevant and adjust methods based on each person’s needs and goals. That collaborative process helps identify which tools and exercises will be most useful in sessions.
The biography does not specify exact online session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time from appointments. Licensed professionals can also use a mix of methods from CBT, EFT, and client-centered work in remote sessions to address mood, relationships, and addictive behaviors without requiring an in-person visit.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida, District of Columbia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, and LGBT-related worries. Family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and identity questions are also listed among his focuses.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered approach that combines talking therapy with practical techniques. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working as a therapist and counselor in clinical settings and with addictions work.
What credentials and where is he based?
He holds DC LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking to be sure they fit your needs.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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