About Benjamin
Benjamin Rich is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career strain, and depression. Benjamin aims to make therapy clear and practical so families and individuals can understand the steps ahead.
With 12 years of experience, he guides people through feelings of loneliness, issues with forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. He also supports those facing social anxiety, workplace problems, men's issues, and trichotillomania.
How Benjamin works
Sessions center on finding workable strategies that fit each person’s daily life. Benjamin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build resilience and improve self-esteem. He helps clients notice patterns that get in the way and practice new ways of responding.
The work is collaborative and focuses on skills that can be used between sessions. His style is straightforward and non-judgmental. He aims to create a space where people can talk honestly about what’s hard and try practical steps forward.
Benjamin looks for realistic goals and tracks progress over time. People who choose him often want concrete tools for managing anxiety, clearer direction in their career or life, and relief from depressive patterns. He supports each person’s pace, adapting approaches to match their needs and circumstances.
What Benjamin works with
The areas below are the ones Benjamin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
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Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Benjamin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and practical change. One common approach he uses is behavioral strategies that help people notice unhelpful patterns and practice new responses; these are useful for anxiety, social anxiety, and trichotillomania. Another frequently used approach emphasizes cognitive work to identify and reframe negative thoughts that feed depression and low self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting as progress is tracked.
Online therapy with Benjamin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between synchronous sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity of care.
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