Neal Harris

Neal Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 40 years of experience in psychotherapy. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, stress, ADHD, and issues related to illness and caregiving. Neal also supports clients with LGBTQ+ concerns, self-esteem, sleep problems, and life transitions.

His approach mixes practical talk with breath and relaxation practices. He draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral methods alongside meditation and relaxation training. Sessions often include tools to manage symptoms day to day, such as stress-reduction exercises and pacing strategies for chronic illness.

Neal blends insights from a long clinical career with decades of work in holistic education. He led workshops, created outdoor and finger labyrinths, and taught Reiki and other body-mind practices. That background informs gentle, experiential techniques alongside standard counseling conversations.

He has taught and studied in the United States, China, and India and has led national workshops on stress management and labyrinth practice. Neal is the author of Pocket Stress Manager & Labyrinth Guide and produced the relaxation audio Exit The Storm.

Clients can expect a therapist who uses a mix of talking and practical exercises. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can take between meetings. Neal practices in Illinois and brings a long history of community education and research into his counseling work.

How these approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and trust in relationships. Online sessions use conversation and guided reflection to identify how past bonds affect current relationships and to try new ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their goals, with the therapist following the client's lead. In remote sessions this often means space for people to tell their story while the therapist offers reflection and support tailored to what matters most to the client.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skill work. CBT in an online format can include structured practice, homework, and check-ins to track progress with mood and behavior.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick or blend approaches that match needs, goals, and daily life. That selection may shift as progress is made.

Confirm which session formats are available before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into work or caregiving days, allow shorter phone check-ins when that's useful, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical preferences with the therapist so sessions fit into typical routines and technology limits.