Benjamin Salas, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Benjamin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Benjamin is accepting new clients!
- normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Benjamin
- 5 years' experience
- LCSW
I offer a welcoming and comfortable space where we can delve into and navigate your feelings in a nurturing and secure setting. Therapy is a place where vulnerability is embraced. My goal is for you to feel recognized and listened to. You hold the deepest understanding of your own existence, and by forming a therapeutic relationship, we collaborate on your path to healing.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Harm Reduction
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Benjamin Salas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699285486.
- LCSW · California · 95315 · Renews July 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Benjamin Salas offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Benjamin Salas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Benjamin Salas speak?
Benjamin Salas speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Benjamin Salas have?
Benjamin Salas has 5 years of experience.
Where is Benjamin Salas licensed to practice?
Benjamin Salas is licensed to practice in California.
Does Benjamin Salas accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Benjamin Salas does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Benjamin Salas offer?
Benjamin Salas offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Benjamin Salas?
Benjamin Salas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Benjamin Salas?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.