About Benjamin
Benjamin Wrase is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of practice. He helps people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and struggles with anger or low self-esteem. He also supports parents and those dealing with grief, relationship or communication problems, guilt, and forgiveness concerns.
He offers straightforward sessions focused on what matters to each person. He combines practical skills with attention to values and faith when clients want that included.
How Benjamin works
Conversations aim to build manageable steps for day-to-day changes rather than abstract theory. In sessions he uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reshape unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness-based tools help people stay grounded and reduce stress.
Motivational Interviewing supports change by clarifying goals and boosting motivation. Benjamin describes his style as compassionate and goal-oriented. He encourages clients to set small, achievable goals and to track progress between meetings.
When faith is important to a client, he integrates those beliefs respectfully into care. Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that prioritizes clear communication and practical strategies. He works with each person to develop personalized coping skills and plans for long-term resilience.
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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.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
How Benjamin's approaches work online
Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that make problems worse; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing addictive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and help people stay present during difficult moments.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and past experiences to decide which techniques to try first. Together they review progress and adjust methods as needed so treatment stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues for fuller conversations. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work for quick updates, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.
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