- Stress and anxiety
- Career concerns
- Improving self esteem
About Benjamin
Benjamin Rich is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. He brings 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and workplace challenges. Benjamin often works with men concerned about self-esteem, life purpose, and feelings of isolation.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build emotional skills and increase resilience. Sessions focus on practical steps - identifying unhelpful patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing tools that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Benjamin pays attention to real-life pressures such as career demands and social anxiety.
Clients can expect a collaborative, respectful space for straightforward conversation. Benjamin aims to help people clarify values, set achievable goals, and reconnect with what matters to them. He also offers focused support for issues like forgiveness, loneliness, and trichotillomania.
Benjamin adapts his work to each person’s situation rather than following one fixed method. He helps people map out realistic next steps and practices they can use between sessions. Progress is often measured in concrete changes people notice in daily life.
Overall, Benjamin’s approach centers on practical problem-solving and exploration of purpose. He guides people toward clearer direction and steadier emotional functioning while respecting individual preferences and pace.
Approaches and how online sessions can help
Benjamin draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior change and emotional skill building. One common approach he uses emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing alternative responses; this helps with anxiety, social phobia, and low mood by giving concrete strategies to test in everyday situations.Another approach centers on building resilience and self-esteem through small, achievable goals and repeated practice. This method supports work on career concerns, feelings of isolation, and issues like trichotillomania by breaking problems into manageable steps and tracking progress over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before to choose techniques that fit the person. Changes are made over time based on how the client responds and what feels useful.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and homework for remote work so progress continues between visits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Benjamin commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, workplace issues, and self-esteem concerns, along with related areas like loneliness and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based techniques in a straightforward, collaborative way and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
What is his professional background?
Benjamin has 12 years of experience as a clinician helping people manage emotional and workplace challenges.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
He holds an IL LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.