- Calm-focused exercises
- Holistic influences
- Longstanding experience
About Neal
Neal Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 40 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Neal also supports those facing life changes, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and LGBT-related issues, and he integrates relaxation and meditation into sessions.
Neal's background blends counseling with holistic practices. He led a holistic education center for 25 years and taught workshops in the self-enrichment field since 1985. He studied Tuina, a Traditional Chinese Medicine bodywork, in China and spent time in India with meditation teacher H.W.L. Poonja. This mix of clinical and experiential learning shapes his practical approach.
Sessions often include breathing and relaxation training, guided meditation, and targeted practices such as graphotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique. He has created tools like the Intuipath finger labyrinth and authored Pocket Stress Manager & Labyrinth Guide and the relaxation recording Exit The Storm. These resources support skills learned in sessions.
Neal has led community labyrinth projects and is a founding member of The International Labyrinth Society. He directed research on the Intuipath design and its behavioral effects on young people with ADHD. Outside therapy he coaches pickleball and encourages movement as part of wellbeing.
Clients who choose Neal can expect a blend of talk therapy and practical exercises. He aims to help people build coping tools they can use day to day. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Neal's approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape present relationships. It helps people who struggle with trust, closeness, and repeating relationship patterns by identifying feelings and practicing new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and the client's own pace; the therapist follows the person's lead and supports self-directed insight and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood issues.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Neal will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Many people use a mix of approaches, and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow people to continue work while away from home. They also let clients practice relaxation and behavioral skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into conversation for immediate problem solving.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Neal commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, parenting strain, ADHD, and many health-related challenges.
How would you describe Neal's therapeutic style?
He blends traditional talk therapy with practical tools like relaxation training, guided meditation, Emotional Freedom Technique, and graphotherapy to build day-to-day coping skills.
How much clinical experience does this counselor bring?
Neal has practiced psychotherapy for 40 years and has led workshops and run a holistic education center for much of that time.
What credentials and location are listed for Neal?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Neal is open to working with people internationally.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How is payment handled or what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.