Neal Harris, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 40 years in practice

Neal Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings 40 years of psychotherapy experience to his work.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180001053 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1609451285 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

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About Neal

Neal Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings 40 years of psychotherapy experience to his work. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and challenges tied to health and life transitions. Neal also supports clients with ADHD, body image concerns, parenting stress, and LGBT-related questions.

He speaks English and practices from Illinois. Neal uses straightforward methods that people can try between sessions. He offers relaxation and meditation training and guided exercises to build coping skills.

Background and approach

He also draws on attachment-based ideas and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients notice patterns and try new responses. His background mixes clinical practice with years of holistic education. Neal led workshops and ran a holistic education center for decades, and he has taught meditation and energy work over many years.

He has written a stress-management book and produced a relaxation recording. Neal has studied and taught in the United States, China, and India. Early experiences included learning Tuina, a traditional Chinese bodywork, and studying with a meditation teacher in India.

He has led labyrinth workshops and developed tools designed to support focus and calm. In sessions Neal aims to work collaboratively and practically. He listens for what matters most, sets small goals, and adapts methods to a persons needs.

Clients can expect a mix of talk, skill practice, and simple exercises they can use at home.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Visually impaired
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Neal names

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Online support

How Neal’s Approaches Work Online

Neal blends attachment-based ideas with client-centered and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people understand feelings and try new ways of coping. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how early interactions influence current reactions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to what the person says so goals come from the client. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or mood problems.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. Neal will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasnt worked before. Together they choose methods to try and adjust them over time based on feedback and progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for a full session when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or movement is an issue. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, quick skill reminders, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and connect from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Neal help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and challenges tied to health or life changes. Other focuses include ADHD, body image, parenting stress, and LGBT-related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is collaborative and practical, combining conversation with hands-on exercises. Sessions may include relaxation training, meditation, and skill practice for everyday coping.

How much experience does he have?

He has practiced psychotherapy for 40 years and has led workshops and programs in holistic education and stress management.

Where is he located and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Illinois and holds the Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, abbreviated LCPC.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

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