- Stress and anxiety
- Career questions
- Self esteem work
About Benjamin
Benjamin Rich is an Illinois LCPC with 12 years of clinical experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, depression, and workplace difficulties. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck, uncertain about next steps, or disconnected from what matters to them, including concerns about self-esteem and life purpose.
He works with common problems such as social anxiety, isolation and loneliness, and trichotillomania. Benjamin also addresses men’s issues, forgiveness, and career questions. His practice foregrounds clear goals and practical skills rather than abstract theory.
Benjamin uses evidence-based techniques to build emotional skills and reduce symptoms. Sessions often include learning specific strategies for managing anxiety, trying out new ways to communicate at work, and practicing steps that improve day-to-day functioning. He explains techniques in plain language and checks in about how they feel to use.
People can expect a collaborative style that focuses on what they want to change. Benjamin helps set short-term objectives and tracks progress so work in therapy connects to real life. He pays attention to patterns that keep problems going and looks for small, testable changes.
His approach aims to make coping more manageable and to help clients clarify priorities after career or relationship shifts. Benjamin is based in Illinois and conducts work in English for adults seeking clearer direction or relief from persistent stress and low mood.
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Benjamin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on measurable skills and changes. One common approach emphasizes behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning; it helps people practice new responses and break unhelpful cycles. Another approach centers on building self-esteem through clear goal-setting and skill rehearsal, which can help when career or life-purpose questions feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Benjamin discusses options with each person, considers their goals and preferences, and adjusts methods as progress is tracked. He explains what each technique involves and checks that the client feels the work is useful before continuing.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time around work or family commitments. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help people integrate therapy into everyday life without changing other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and workplace issues. Additional focuses include social anxiety, loneliness, trichotillomania, forgiveness, men's issues, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses evidence-based techniques to build skills and test small changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and tracking progress toward clear short-term goals.
What is his background and experience?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and workplace concerns. That experience informs how he matches techniques to client needs.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) licensed in Illinois. His practice is located in Illinois and he works under that state credential.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the matching and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.