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Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso

Compassionate clinician blending CBT and presence

LICSW, LCSW Florida

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish

About Benjamin

Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso centers his work on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while blending client-centered and emotionally focused perspectives to address emotional and behavioral patterns.

Background and approach

He draws on 14 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker to help clients explore how thoughts, feelings, and bodily signals interact with coping habits and life choices. Ben also integrates hypnotherapy selectively when both therapist and client agree it will support the work.

He has a broad clinical portfolio that includes stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and challenges related to gender and sexual identity. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment, body image and shame, codependency, communication problems, HIV/AIDS, infidelity, and questions of life purpose.

Ben practices in Florida and offers services in English and Spanish. Holding LICSW and LCSW credentials, he frames therapy as a collaborative, heart-centered process that invites clients to notice patterns, make meaning, and pursue personal growth.

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring treatment to each person's values and goals.

Bringing CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach useful for anxiety, depression, and many habit-related concerns. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and supporting a client's own capacity for insight and growth, creating space for exploration without judgment. In some cases he incorporates Emotionally-Focused techniques to help people better understand and name their feelings and relational patterns.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process; the therapist works with each client to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and experiences. Ben tailors sessions and may combine CBT, client-centered listening, EFT strategies, or light hypnotherapy when both parties agree it will be helpful, so treatment evolves as needs become clearer.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit care into busy schedules and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. These remote formats make it possible to continue steady therapeutic work from different locations while keeping focus on concrete skills, emotional awareness, and behavioral change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, ADHD, bipolar-related concerns, and issues tied to sexual and gender identity.
What is the therapist's counseling style and approach?
His style blends client-centered presence with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and emotionally focused elements, and he may use light hypnotherapy as a supplement when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 14 years of experience working as a therapist and counselor across a wide range of behavioral health and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with licence details DC LICSW LC200004294 and FL LCSW SW8346, and he practices in Florida.
Which languages can clients use in sessions?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish for clients who wish to work in either language.
What session formats are offered for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida, District of Columbia

Languages

English, Spanish