Benjamin Rich is a licensed clinician practicing in Illinois with 12 years of experience.
01About Benjamin
Benjamin Rich is a licensed clinician practicing in Illinois with 12 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, and depression. Benjamin aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for everyday life.
He communicates plainly and helps clients set clear, achievable goals. Benjamin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and skill-building. Sessions often concentrate on recognizing thought patterns, practicing coping skills, and testing small behavior changes.
Background and approach
He pays attention to issues like social anxiety, workplace conflicts, feelings of isolation, and struggles with life purpose. People may come to him for help with men’s issues, forgiveness, trichotillomania, or social phobia. He works with each person’s specific situation and tailors the pace and focus accordingly.
Therapy is collaborative - clients and Benjamin decide together what to try next. His style is direct but kind. He encourages practical steps between sessions so progress carries into daily life.
Expect clear feedback, gentle challenges, and tools you can use right away. Benjamin believes steady change comes from small, consistent efforts. He helps people notice what’s working and what needs adjusting.
Over time that adds up into better coping, clearer direction, and improved self-esteem.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180017770 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1922231448 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Benjamin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
How Benjamin’s Evidence-Based Methods Work Online
Benjamin draws from evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns, teaching strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive thinking. Another method centers on building behavioral skills through small experiments and practice, which can improve confidence and workplace functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Benjamin will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as needed. Together they track progress and try different strategies until the best fit is found.
Online therapy offers a range of ways to connect. Video calls are helpful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins, quick coping reminders, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What concerns can Benjamin help with?
He helps people address stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career worries, and depression, plus related issues like loneliness, social anxiety, and workplace problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based techniques in a direct but compassionate way, focusing on practical skills, clear goals, and steady progress over time.
What is his background and experience?
Benjamin has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and workplace concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCPC license in Illinois and practices there as a licensed clinician.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How does costing and payment work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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