Benjamin Harris, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 20 years in practice

Benjamin Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180007751 · expires March 2027
LCPC, Montana: BBH-LCPC-LIC-11610 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1811122963 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Benjamin

Benjamin Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of experience. He works from Illinois and focuses on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and mood concerns. He helps people who feel stuck by using practical, step-by-step methods in sessions.

He came to Illinois to study at Northern Illinois University and developed a strong interest in obsessive-compulsive and anxiety-related conditions during his graduate training. That early focus shaped a career spent working with people who want to reduce compulsions, manage panic, or ease intense fears.

Background and approach

Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and he often incorporates exposure-based work for anxiety and OCD-type problems. He also supports people dealing with depression, low self-esteem, guilt, and shame. His approach is task-focused and hands-on, with clear goals and skills to practice between sessions.

Sessions are tailored to the person’s pace and situation. He adapts techniques to fit each person rather than applying the same plan for everyone. Expect structured conversation, behavioral exercises, and gradual practice of new skills.

Benjamin values attention to detail, creativity, and a sense of humor in therapy. He aims to keep people engaged and moving toward the changes they want. If someone prefers talking by video, phone, chat, or text, those options are part of his practice.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Benjamin names

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Online support

How CBT and Exposure Work Online

Benjamin primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and worry-related problems.

He also uses exposure-based techniques that focus on gently facing feared situations or urges and learning new responses. This work is often used for obsessive-compulsive problems, phobias, panic, and social anxiety to reduce avoidance and compulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and how they prefer to work. Together they decide which methods to try and pace the work to fit the person’s needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and behavioral coaching. Phone sessions can be a simpler check-in when video isn’t possible. Live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins, practice prompts, and ongoing skills work between longer sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, school, or busy family schedules and keep progress going even when travel is difficult.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Benjamin help with?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works with avoidant personality features, OCD and related obsessions and compulsions, panic, phobias, social anxiety, and trichotillomania.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions tend to be practical and structured, using clear steps and homework. Conversations include behavioral exercises and gradual practice of new skills.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 20 years of clinical experience, with a long focus on anxiety and obsessive-compulsive concerns developed during graduate training.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, listed as IL LCPC and MT LCPC, and practices from Illinois.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. People can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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