Benjamin Salazar, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Benjamin Salazar

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Dialectical (DBT)

Intervention

Family Systems

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx, Indigenous American or Alaska Native

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Benjamin Salazar

Hi there, I'm Benjamin! I am Benjamin Salazar, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master's in Counseling from California State University, Los Angeles. I am here to be a resource for you-to bring you some relief and help you grow and move in a direction in life that you value. I am honored that you are including me on that journey. **My approach** One of my most common theoretical approaches is motivational interviewing due to the "dance" it promotes and encourages clients to do with me. I also utilize CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused theoretical approaches. **My focus** I typically work with patients with a moderate to high acuity level. I am most comfortable working with individuals and families who are suffering from substance use or mental health disorders, as well as the family members of those clients. I also support individuals, couples, and families struggling with everyday issues they are unable to resolve on their own. I hope to create a strong therapeutic alliance with each client, which in itself becomes a therapeutic tool. **My communication style** My office environment is simple and welcoming. I do my best to create a comfortable counseling space where clients can relax. Most of all, I want clients to feel safe sharing with me as I listen intently to what they say. I use plenty of non-verbal feedback to assure them I am fully present and engaged. **My journey to mental healthcare** I have valued the mental health profession and what it offers for over four decades. I have had my own therapist off and on during that time, and I am a better person overall because of those relationships. I began as a substance abuse counselor 27 years ago, and my professors saw something in me that I did not see in myself. Since then, I have been on this journey. My biggest motivator is the hope that my patients will leave my sessions with valuable insights about themselves as they continue this journey called life.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California State University, Los Angeles, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1548567589

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What practice does Benjamin Salazar work with?

Benjamin Salazar works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Benjamin Salazar?

Benjamin Salazar frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Benjamin Salazar on their profile.