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Neal Harris

Compassionate counseling rooted in diverse healing traditions

LCPC Illinois

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Neal

Neal Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who brings four decades of clinical and holistic practice to his work.

Background and approach

He draws on extensive training gathered in the United States, China, and India and blends traditional counseling tools with relaxation, meditation, and body-centered techniques to help clients address stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and a wide range of life adjustments.

His background includes teaching workshops since the mid-1980s, directing a holistic education center for 25 years, and longstanding experience with energy work and Reiki practice. Neal pairs evidence-informed modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, emotionally focused and attachment-based approaches, and client-centered methods with experiential tools he developed, including labyrinth-based practices and guided relaxation recordings.

He has authored a book and a relaxation CD, led research on his Intuipath® design related to attentional issues, and offered public labyrinths and workshops nationally. Based in Illinois, Neal provides therapy for a broad set of concerns and integrates physical, psychological, and spiritual perspectives when appropriate to the client’s goals.

Integrating evidence-based methods with online care



Neal uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management. He also employs Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current emotional responses and connection issues, which can be especially helpful for intimacy and relationship concerns. When trauma is a focus, elements of EMDR may be integrated to address distressing memories and their emotional impact in a paced way.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Neal works with each person to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the individual’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Neal is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Illinois and internationally, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and allow clients to engage in therapy from environments that suit their daily lives.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Neal address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, ADHD, career and parenting challenges, and many health-related life changes.
What is Neal’s therapeutic style?
His approach combines client-centered listening with practical, action-oriented strategies and mind-body techniques; sessions often mix talk therapy with relaxation, meditation, and experiential practices tailored to individual needs.
What experience does Neal bring to therapy?
He has practiced psychotherapy for 40 years, led national workshops, directed a holistic education center for 25 years, and conducted research related to his Intuipath® labyrinth design.
Where is Neal licensed and based?
Neal holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois; his license is listed as IL LCPC 180001053.
Does Neal work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English