Dr. Benjamin Lasky, CA Psychologist PSY19363, NV Psychologist PY0726

Dr. Benjamin Lasky is a licensed psychologist who practices in California and Nevada. He is licensed as a California psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY19363) and a Nevada psychologist (NV Psychologist PY0726). With three years of professional experience, he works with adults facing a wide range of concerns, including addictions, mood disorders, relationship and family challenges, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related co-morbid conditions.

Dr. Lasky uses evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy, and incorporates solution-focused techniques when helpful. These methods support clients in recognizing unhelpful thinking patterns, building practical coping skills, and setting achievable goals for change. He tailors interventions to each person’s needs and focuses on concrete strategies as well as the therapeutic relationship.

He provides affirmative care for people from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBT, and attends to issues like codependency, communication difficulties, substance use, and control or dependency patterns. Dr. Lasky aims to meet clients with respect and curiosity, helping them access strengths while balancing clinical focus with appropriate warmth.

Therapy is offered in multiple formats to fit different schedules and preferences, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging. For current availability and information on beginning therapy with Dr. Lasky, follow the Start Therapy button on this page.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client’s experience guides the work. It helps people explore feelings, clarify values, and strengthen self-directed growth, which can be useful for concerns like relationship difficulties, identity issues, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many other mood and behavior concerns because it emphasizes clear strategies and measurable progress.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying goals and small, achievable steps toward them. It is especially helpful when clients want to accelerate change, address specific problems, or build on existing strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Lasky works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and he may integrate elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to meet clients where they are, expand access across distances, and support continuity of care while accommodating varied schedules and communication styles.