- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship and attachment
- Relaxation and meditation
About Neal
Neal Harris is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 40 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, life changes, ADHD, and many related concerns including intimacy and career issues. Neal also supports people facing chronic illness and caregiving stress, and those navigating LGBT and family-related struggles.
He uses straightforward talk therapy alongside relaxation and meditation practices. Sessions can include elements drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally focused methods, and EMDR-related approaches when appropriate. Neal draws on decades of clinical practice and workshop leadership in his style.
Neal’s background includes training and study in the United States, China, and India, and many years running a holistic education center. He has taught bodywork and meditation, led workshops nationally, and written a book and a relaxation recording aimed at stress relief.
His work often mixes practical skills with experiential exercises. Clients may learn breathing and relaxation techniques, guided meditation, simple behavioral steps to manage anxiety, and relational strategies to address communication and attachment patterns.
Outside therapy he has developed labyrinth designs and led labyrinth workshops for nearly 40 years. He has also run research involving his Intuipath® design and worked with people affected by health conditions such as cancer and diabetes.
Neal teaches and coaches in other areas as well, including pickleball coaching, which he has offered for over a decade. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.
How Neal’s approaches translate to online sessions
Neal commonly draws on attachment-based methods, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how relationship patterns shape feelings and behavior and can help when relationships or intimacy are a concern. Client-centered listening focuses on understanding a person’s experience and responding without judgment, which helps people feel heard and clarify their goals. Cognitive behavioral tools break problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teach practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Neal will work with each person to identify the techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean mixing relaxation and meditation with CBT exercises, or using emotionally focused moments to work on attachment themes. The choice is shaped by what helps the client make small, manageable changes.
Confirm session formats before booking because they are not listed here. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy schedule easier and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. It can also let someone use audio-only if bandwidth is limited, or keep sessions on camera when visual connection helps. Many people find these options help therapy fit around school, work, and daily life rather than interrupting it.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Neal work with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, life changes, ADHD, and related topics such as caregiving stress and chronic illness.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions combine talk therapy with practical skills. He uses listening, behavioral tools, relaxation, and guided meditation to help manage symptoms and improve coping.
How much experience does he have?
Neal has practiced psychotherapy for 40 years and has led workshops and run a holistic education center for many years.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices from Illinois.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, since details are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.