Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso

Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 14 years of experience to his work in Florida. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and speaks English and Spanish. Ben focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy that helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, career concerns, relationships, and major life changes.

Ben uses a warm, interactive, client-centered style. He listens closely and follows the client's lead about what matters most. Sessions often include talk therapy and, when both agree it may help, occasional light hypnotherapy to support the process.

In sessions he helps people notice how their thoughts, feelings, and body signals connect. He looks at coping patterns from the past and present to see which habits help and which hold people back. With addictions and compulsive behaviors he blends SMART Recovery ideas and a broad look at the causes of avoidance to support forward movement.

Ben also draws on conversations about meaning and spirituality when clients want that. He has formal theological training across multiple faiths and welcomes a wide range of spiritual perspectives. Treatment plans are tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.

People work with Ben to reduce overwhelming feelings, improve relationships, clarify life purpose, and build sustainable coping skills. He frames therapy as a collaborative path toward greater self-awareness and healthier choices.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach tend to center on listening, reflecting, and helping clients name what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and helps people learn small, practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can be used to address anxiety, mood, addiction-related habits, and work or relationship challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on felt experience in relationships and on helping people notice and change interaction patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, whether that means more CBT-style skill work, emotion-focused conversations, or a client-led blend with occasional light hypnotherapy. Treatment plans are adjusted based on what each person says is helpful.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or longer sessions when needed. It also lets people continue care when schedules or travel make in-person visits difficult. Confirm the exact session options available with the provider when setting up an appointment.