Dr. Ben Goldwasser

If you have been living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, grief, chronic pain, or a persistent sense that something is off, finding a psychologist who understands your whole picture matters. I hold a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD

Consortium at Palo Alto University — a doctoral-level training that provides a deep foundation in psychological science and evidence-based treatment. I work with adults navigating a wide range of challenges, with a particular focus on trauma, sleep, and chronic conditions that have not always responded to previous care. I believe the right fit matters just as much as the right approach, and I look forward to exploring that with you.

What you have tried before, what has not worked, and what still gives your life meaning — these are the things I most want to understand in our work together. My style is collaborative and humanistic, and I draw primarily on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, adapting to what fits you rather than following a script. I am as interested in what gives your life meaning and direction as I am in addressing what brought you in, and I try to build a therapeutic relationship that feels like real teamwork, where we work side by side. For PTSD specifically, I also have experience implementing Prolonged Exposure (PE), an

evidence-based treatment with strong research support for trauma recovery.

When we first meet, my focus is on understanding what has brought you in and whether we are a good fit for working together. I will ask about what is happening right now, gather some background, and hear about any past experience with therapy. I hope to cultivate a space that feels welcoming and unrushed, at a pace that works for you. Above all, that first session is about figuring out together whether I am the right fit.