Benjamin Rich, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 12 years in practice

Benjamin Rich is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 12 years of experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180017770 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1922231448 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Benjamin

Benjamin Rich is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 12 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by talking through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career worries, and depression. He aims to make the first steps feel manageable and direct.

Benjamin uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help clients build resilience and clarity. He hears what matters to each person, then works with them to set small goals and practical steps.

Background and approach

Sessions often include skill-building for social anxiety, strategies for workplace challenges, and ways to reduce overwhelming worry. He pays attention to patterns that cause isolation or shame and helps people reconnect with what matters. Forgiveness, finding life purpose, and handling loneliness are regular topics he addresses.

He also supports men facing role or identity struggles and people coping with trichotillomania. The atmosphere is collaborative and non-judgmental. Benjamin prefers to tailor sessions to each person rather than use a one-size-fits-all plan.

Many people leave sessions with a clearer sense of direction and doable next steps. People who choose him can expect direct conversation, practical tools, and steady support for the long haul. He works by offering perspective, teaching coping skills, and helping people put plans into action.

Benjamin meets clients where they are and helps them move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Benjamin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Benjamin draws on straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide online work. One commonly used approach focuses on building coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This method teaches concrete tools for managing worry, improving sleep, and tackling avoidance behaviors. Another approach emphasizes skill development for social anxiety and workplace stress. It breaks challenges into small, doable steps and practices new behaviors between sessions to build confidence. These techniques help people test out changes and notice progress over time. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Benjamin works with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and daily life. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays practical and relevant. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. Together these options offer flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Benjamin focus on?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career-related issues, and depression. He also addresses loneliness, forgiveness, life purpose, men's issues, social anxiety and phobia, trichotillomania, and workplace problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is collaborative and direct. He combines practical skill-building with conversations that clarify goals and next steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and workplace challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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