- CBT focused
- OCD and anxiety
- Depression care
About Benjamin
Benjamin Harris is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who brings 20 years of experience to his practice. He moved to Illinois for graduate study at Northern Illinois University and developed a focus on anxiety and obsessive-compulsive concerns during his training. He also helps people who are struggling with depression, stress, low self-esteem, and difficult life changes.
He works in a direct, practice-minded way. Sessions usually involve clear strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors he uses exposure and response prevention techniques adapted to each person.
Benjamin keeps up with current methods and belongs to professional groups related to obsessive-compulsive disorder and body-focused repetitive behaviors. That ongoing participation supports his use of evidence-informed practices and practical treatment planning.
He aims to make therapy approachable. He pays attention to detail and often brings creativity and a sense of humor into sessions. The goal is to help people regain routines, reduce distress, and return to activities they value.
Benjamin has experience with a range of anxiety presentations including panic, phobias, social anxiety, and avoidant personality patterns. He also addresses related concerns such as guilt, shame, tics, and trichotillomania when they appear alongside anxiety or mood symptoms.
He works in a direct, practice-minded way. Sessions usually involve clear strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors he uses exposure and response prevention techniques adapted to each person.
Benjamin keeps up with current methods and belongs to professional groups related to obsessive-compulsive disorder and body-focused repetitive behaviors. That ongoing participation supports his use of evidence-informed practices and practical treatment planning.
He aims to make therapy approachable. He pays attention to detail and often brings creativity and a sense of humor into sessions. The goal is to help people regain routines, reduce distress, and return to activities they value.
Benjamin has experience with a range of anxiety presentations including panic, phobias, social anxiety, and avoidant personality patterns. He also addresses related concerns such as guilt, shame, tics, and trichotillomania when they appear alongside anxiety or mood symptoms.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.