- Anxiety and stress
- Workplace issues
- Social anxiety
About Benjamin
Benjamin Rich is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and workplace struggles, and he lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas. He also supports those dealing with loneliness, low self-esteem, life purpose questions, and trichotillomania.
Benjamin uses approaches grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use between meetings. He helps clients learn ways to manage anxious reactions, handle stressful work situations, and practice healthier self-talk.
People meet him to talk through career doubts, to address social fears, or to cope with feeling stuck. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, and then works with each person to try small changes that add up. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at skills people can use day-to-day.
Over his career he has supported men with role and identity questions and people trying to repair self-worth after difficult experiences. He also helps clients consider forgiveness and how that might fit into rebuilding relationships with themselves and others. His approach emphasizes step-by-step progress rather than quick fixes.
Benjamin asks clients to share what matters most to them and what they hope to change. From there he and the client choose practical exercises, behavioral experiments, and reflection tasks that relate directly to the client’s goals. He practices in Illinois and works in English.
To begin, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling, since formats are set through the booking process.
How evidence-based techniques translate to remote sessions
Benjamin commonly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills. One approach emphasizes behavioral experiments and gradual exposure to reduce avoidance and build confidence in social situations; this helps people test fears in small steps and track what changes. Another approach focuses on cognitive work to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative, more balanced thoughts that reduce anxiety and improve decision making.Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps most. The therapist and client review progress together and change the plan if needed so sessions stay focused on practical goals.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a workday or avoid travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed, or video discussions when practicing social skills on camera matters. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent without promising any particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and career concerns, with additional focus areas such as social anxiety and phobia, isolation, and trichotillomania.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical skills and behavioral steps clients can try between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.