- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Exposure strategies
- Guilt and shame work
About Benjamin
Benjamin Harris is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) licensed in Illinois with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and life transitions. His background also includes work on avoidant personality patterns, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic, phobias, trichotillomania, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Ben's clinical path began during graduate training at Northern Illinois University. Early in his work he focused on anxiety and obsessive-compulsive concerns. Over time he concentrated on practical methods to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core approach. That means sessions often involve looking at thoughts and behaviors together and trying small, testable changes. He also applies exposure-based strategies when appropriate for obsessive or avoidance patterns.
Ben has engaged with professional organizations related to obsessive-compulsive and body-focused repetitive behaviors and completed advanced training programs connected to those communities. He keeps up with current approaches and adapts methods to fit each person who comes to him.
In sessions he pays attention to details, brings creativity, and uses a sense of humor alongside the work. People typically move through focused exercises, real-life practice, and regular check-ins to see what is helping and what needs adjusting.
How CBT and exposure work in online sessions
Benjamin primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce distress. CBT is often practical and homework-oriented, which can fit well with online check-ins and brief exercises.He also applies exposure-based strategies for obsessive-compulsive symptoms, avoidance, phobias, and panic. Exposure means gently facing avoided situations or thoughts in a planned way while learning to respond differently, and it can be guided step-by-step in remote sessions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what is useful. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to emphasize as progress becomes clear.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter focused check-ins, and support practicing skills between sessions without rearranging travel. Many people find remote sessions help maintain consistency while they test methods in everyday settings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life changes, and also addresses OCD symptoms, phobias, panic, trichotillomania, avoidant personality patterns, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses CBT techniques and exposure-based strategies to help people examine thoughts and behaviors tied to guilt and shame and to try practical steps that reduce avoidance.
What is his professional background?
He trained at Northern Illinois University and has focused his career on anxiety and obsessive-compulsive concerns over the past 20 years.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is an LCPC licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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