Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso, LICSW, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - addiction and trauma focus
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW8346
- Licensed in District of Columbia
- LICSW, licence LC200004294
- NPI
- 1568718682
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Benjamin supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma and attachment
- Hypnotherapy support
About Benjamin
Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW, LCSW) licensed in DC and Florida with 14 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and grief, and questions about identity and life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and reflect his background in addiction work and hypnotherapy.
Ben blends client-centered conversation with practical strategies. He listens for patterns in how clients think, feel, and behave. Together he and the client look at what coping strategies help and which ones get in the way. He sometimes uses light hypnotherapy alongside talking when both agree it will help.
His work with addictions draws on SMART Recovery methods and familiarity with 12-step approaches. That means attention to thinking patterns and the underlying hurts that can fuel compulsive behaviors. He also brings in emotional work for relationship wounds, attachment and abandonment concerns, and issues around intimacy and kink culture when clients raise them.
Ben has formal theological study across many religious traditions and says spiritual beliefs can be a resource for some clients. He adapts conversation and planning to the person in front of him rather than following a fixed script. His practice includes support for people facing career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar-related concerns, and family-of-origin questions.
Practical steps to start are simple: use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and uses a cancellable subscription model; confirm session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How Ben uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what the client brings. It helps when people need someone to reflect their experience and prioritize their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and addictive urges by practicing different responses. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to emotional responses in close relationships and can help people better understand attachment and intimacy concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben will help clients decide which methods to try based on their goals, preferences, and what shows up in early sessions. The selection of techniques is a collaborative choice and may shift as goals change.
The practical value of online sessions is that they can fit into busy lives. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online options often make it easier to fit appointments around work, travel, or caregiving by removing a commute. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by voice when they need a quick adjustment, while video sessions allow for fuller conversational work and emotion-focused exercises. Ben aims to make sessions work with everyday schedules rather than add more complexity.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida, District of Columbia
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, and questions about identity and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style?
Ben uses a client-centered approach combined with practical techniques from CBT and emotionally-focused work, and he may add light hypnotherapy when it fits the client’s goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working as a therapist and counselor, including focused work with addiction and recovery methods.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds DC LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and offers services from Florida.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the site listing for exact rates by location.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers