Neal Harris, LCPC

Neal Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem issues, parenting concerns, and life changes. He also addresses LGBT questions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, career worries, and depression.

Neal blends conversational therapy with practical tools. He teaches relaxation and meditation skills and uses short exercises clients can practice between sessions. He also draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate.

His background includes a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and decades leading workshops and community projects. He ran a holistic education center for 25 years and led labyrinth workshops nationwide. That work informed his interest in the psychology and spirituality of illness and recovery.

Neal has worked internationally, including study experiences in China and India, and has integrated bodywork and meditation practices into his approach. He authored Pocket Stress Manager & Labyrinth Guide and produced the relaxation CD Exit The Storm. These resources reflect his focus on simple practices to reduce stress.

In therapy sessions Neal gives clear, concrete techniques alongside talking through difficult feelings. He helps people develop coping skills for caregiving stress, chronic illness, blended family challenges, and communication problems. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

How his approaches translate to online sessions