- Warm client-centered care
- Addiction support options
- English and Spanish
About Benjamin
Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso is a licensed clinical social worker with a long practice history in Florida. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and speaks both English and Spanish. He brings 14 years of experience helping people with concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, codependency, and questions around identity and intimacy.
Ben uses a warm, client-centered style that aims to follow where each person wants to go. Sessions focus on listening to how someone thinks, what they tell themselves, and how their body responds. He blends talking therapy with occasional light hypnotherapy when both therapist and client agree it may help.
He also draws on practical addiction supports like SMART Recovery and knowledge of 12-Step programs to address compulsive behavior, substance use, and process addictions. Work often includes looking at underlying hurt, avoidance patterns, and ways to be more present with feelings.
Ben has formal theological training across multiple traditions and is comfortable discussing spirituality or meaning as part of therapy. He adapts conversations and treatment planning to each person’s cultural and spiritual background when relevant.
Clients can expect focused attention on patterns that no longer serve them, and support in building new ways of coping and relating. He describes therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people move forward on their life path.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist stays present, reflects what you say, and helps you decide what to work on next. This approach is helpful for people struggling with self-esteem, codependency, or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills, often useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction patterns.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in relationships and within the self. It helps people notice and shift the ways they respond to strong feelings and build more secure ways of relating to themselves and others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize one approach or mix elements from several methods to meet the client's needs.
Session options are not detailed here, so confirm current formats when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. Some people prefer shorter check-ins on a weekday, while others choose longer sessions when they have more time; the therapist will help tailor timing and pacing to fit each person's routine.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida, District of Columbia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, codependency, addictions, grief, trauma, intimacy issues, and a range of other life challenges listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is warm and client-centered, combining conversation with occasional light hypnotherapy when agreed upon to support regular talk therapy.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 14 years of experience as a practicing clinician, including work with addiction-related concerns and spiritual issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Florida.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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