Benjamin Salas

Benjamin Salas accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Prime Health, Centivo, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Benjamin Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Benjamin is licensed to practice in California and Washington, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Benjamin’s California license number is 95315, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Benjamin Salas has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Benjamin’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University. Over that time, Benjamin has worked closely with BIPOC, First responders, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, and Trans+.

Benjamin Salas works with BIPOC, First responders, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Men's Issues, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, and Substance Use, among other areas. These are the areas where Benjamin spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Benjamin is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Benjamin Salas draws on 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, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Benjamin’s style is affirming, empowering, exploratory, open-minded, and warm. In Benjamin’s words: “You hold the deepest understanding of your own existence, and by forming a therapeutic relationship, we collaborate on your path to healing.”

Benjamin Salas (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Benjamin provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Benjamin Salas offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Benjamin is licensed in California and Washington, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Benjamin Salas is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Benjamin will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Benjamin’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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