About Benjamin
Benjamin Harris is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and low self-esteem. He practices in Illinois and works with individuals who are struggling to cope with life changes or feel overwhelmed by persistent worries. He uses clear, step-by-step methods so people know what to expect in sessions.
Harris discovered his focus on anxiety and obsessive-compulsive concerns while training at Northern Illinois University.
Background and approach
Over two decades he has concentrated on approaches that target unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also addresses conditions that often occur alongside anxiety, such as depression, tics, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. His style is practical and flexible.
He adapts methods to each person's situation and keeps treatment goals concrete and measurable. Sessions often include exercises to practice between meetings so progress continues outside the appointment time. People who work with him can expect a direct but warm approach.
He values attention to detail and adds a dose of humor when appropriate to keep work engaging. He aims to make therapy understandable and usable for everyday life. Outside of clinical work he has been involved with organizations focused on obsessive-compulsive and body-focused repetitive behaviors.
That ongoing involvement helps him stay current with effective strategies and translate them into real-world tools for clients.
How CBT and Online Care Fit Together
Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include clear steps, practical exercises, and homework to build new habits, which is useful for anxiety, panic, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.The choice of approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide whether CBT techniques are the best match for their goals and make adjustments as needs change. This means the plan evolves based on what’s working and what isn’t.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit treatment into a busy life. Video calls let people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in or when video isn’t convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick questions, brief check-ins, and ongoing support between scheduled meetings. These options support consistent progress while offering flexibility for work, family, and travel plans.
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- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Illinois, Montana
- Languages
- English