About Benjamin
Benjamin Harris brings two decades of clinical experience to his work in Illinois, where he has focused on anxiety-related conditions and mood concerns. He trained at Northern Illinois University and built a career helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulties with self-esteem and life transitions.
Background and approach
Over time he developed particular expertise in obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, panic, trichotillomania, avoidant personality concerns, and struggles with guilt and shame. He is an LCPC with extensive continuing training through professional organizations dedicated to obsessive-compulsive and body-focused repetitive behavior disorders, and he stays current with evidence-based practices.
Benjamin emphasizes clear, structured interventions rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while adapting techniques to each person’s situation. Colleagues and clients can expect a methodical yet flexible approach that balances attention to detail with a grounded sense of humor to keep work focused and engaging.
Benjamin accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. He offers a range of online formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences, aiming to make effective care accessible for people looking to regain control over intrusive symptoms, anxiety, or mood difficulties.
CBT-Based Care and Online Accessibility
Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary framework, helping clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers practical skills for managing symptoms and building coping strategies that apply to everyday situations.He also draws on exposure-based techniques commonly integrated with CBT to address obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, and panic-related avoidance by gradually and safely confronting feared thoughts or situations to reduce avoidance and distress over time.
Deciding on the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors the plan and techniques accordingly so treatment feels personally relevant and manageable.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into daily life and maintain momentum between meetings through written check-ins or asynchronous messaging when appropriate.
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- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Illinois, Montana
- Languages
- English