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- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Career concerns
About Benjamin
LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Illinois with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, and depression. Benjamin Rich works with adults to address everyday problems that interfere with work and relationships. He uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients find clearer direction and steadier mood.
He begins by listening to what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Benjamin then helps people try small, doable changes and notice what works. Conversations are straightforward and goal oriented rather than academic.
Benjamin pays attention to how life circumstances affect emotional health. He helps people dealing with loneliness, forgiveness issues, questions about life purpose, men's concerns, social anxiety or phobia, trichotillomania, and workplace stress. The emphasis is on skills you can use between sessions to handle hard moments and move toward clearer goals.
Over time, he supports people in building self-esteem and resilience through repeated practice and feedback. He encourages realistic, measurable steps toward career clarity and daily routine changes that reduce anxiety. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what’s changing.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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How Benjamin adapts evidence-based methods to online work
Benjamin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on observable thoughts and behaviors. One approach he uses helps people notice and test unhelpful thinking patterns, then try small behavioral changes to see if feelings shift. This method is useful for anxiety, low mood, and social worry.Another approach emphasizes repeated practice of coping skills in daily life. Sessions break skills down into short, manageable exercises to try between meetings, which is helpful for stress, workplace issues, and building self-esteem. Both approaches rely on measurable steps so progress is visible.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needed. The first sessions usually focus on finding which strategies feel workable for day-to-day life.
The therapist's session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain consistency while juggling work and family responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, career concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include loneliness, forgiveness, life purpose, men's issues, social anxiety and phobia, trichotillomania, and workplace problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and a goal-oriented approach. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skills to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working as a licensed clinician. That background informs his work on mood, anxiety, and workplace challenges.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. His practice is located in Illinois.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients within the stated geographic restrictions.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process connects you with the scheduling tools and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.