- CBT based care
- 20 years experience
- Works with anxiety
About Benjamin
Benjamin Harris is an LCPC with 20 years of experience. He moved to Illinois for graduate study and has focused much of his career on anxiety-related concerns, including panic disorder and panic attacks. He draws on practical methods to help people manage distressing symptoms and return to everyday activities.
He became interested in obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders while training at Northern Illinois University. Since then he has concentrated his work on applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and exposure-based techniques to anxiety, OCD, and related conditions. He also addresses depression and body-focused repetitive behaviors when they occur alongside anxiety.
Benjamin keeps current with professional developments through membership in relevant organizations. He has completed advanced institute trainings for behavioral therapy focused on OCD and on body-focused repetitive behaviors. These experiences inform how he adapts treatment to each person’s needs.
In sessions he aims to be attentive and practical. He focuses on clear, doable steps rather than long explanations. He uses a measured sense of humor when appropriate and tracks progress closely so people can see change over time.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative process. He works with each person to set goals, try strategies between sessions, and adjust the approach when something is not helping. Language used in sessions is English and he accepts international clients.
How CBT-based care translates to online therapy
Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. CBT focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep anxiety and panic going, and it is often used for panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.He also applies exposure principles in a stepwise way to reduce avoidance and fear. Exposure involves gradual, repeated practice with difficult situations or sensations so they become less overwhelming over time. This method pairs naturally with CBT homework and behavioral practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to pick techniques that fit their goals and daily life. Plans are adjusted as progress is tracked and new challenges arise, so the process stays flexible and collaborative.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Many people find that practicing CBT skills and guided exposure between video or phone meetings helps speed progress without requiring extra in-person visits.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to OCD-related issues, phobias, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear steps, skill practice, and regular review of progress.
What is his clinical background?
He has 20 years of experience and developed an interest in anxiety and OCD during graduate training at Northern Illinois University.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost 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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.