Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso, LICSW, LCSW

Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 14 years of experience to his practice in Florida. He uses a warm, client-centered approach and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, and issues related to identity and intimacy. Ben speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet people where they are in life. Ben blends conversational therapy with focused techniques to help clients notice patterns in thinking, feeling, and behavior. He pays attention to how the body signals stress and uses that information to guide sessions. When appropriate and agreed upon, he may add light hypnotherapy to support talk therapy. His work with addictions combines elements of SMART Recovery and familiarity with 12-Step approaches, along with looking at underlying causes like avoidance and past hurt. This helps people move from avoidance toward clearer choices and recovery. Ben also supports those navigating grief, career change, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. With formal theological study across several traditions, he is comfortable addressing spiritual questions and how meaning and belief can be resources in therapy. He respects diverse sexual and gender identities and has experience with LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, and alternative sexual cultures. Ben individualizes treatment plans, tailoring sessions to each person’s needs and goals. He emphasizes collaboration and believes people have the capacity to heal themselves when given thoughtful support. For those ready to begin, he asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy process on the site, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Imago Relationship Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns show up in current connections. It helps people notice long-standing interaction habits and practice new ways of relating that reduce blame and increase understanding. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience. The therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and offers acceptance and reflection so people can find their own answers and make changes at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as needs change. Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, reduce commute time, and allow shorter or longer check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations within the therapist's permitted region, making it simpler to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.