Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Benjamin
Benjamin Wrase is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 20 years of practice. He helps people dealing with anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or parenting strain. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more in control.
He uses straightforward methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing are part of his approach.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to break problems into manageable pieces and build habits that reduce stress and reactivity. Benjamin favors a calm, respectful style. He listens for what matters most to each person and offers tools that fit daily life.
Conversations are honest and goal-oriented, with space to talk about values and beliefs when clients want that included. Over two decades, he has worked with many people facing trauma, addiction, and intense emotions. That experience shapes how he helps someone move from crisis to more steady coping.
He pays attention to patterns that keep problems repeating and looks for small changes that make a difference. People who choose him can expect clear suggestions, homework they can actually use, and a focus on rebuilding trust in themselves. The work is collaborative - he helps people set goals and celebrates progress along the way.
What Benjamin works with
Everything Benjamin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Benjamin's practice.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
Approaches Benjamin lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people spot unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes that reduce anger, anxiety, and low mood. It focuses on practical exercises you can try between sessions to shift how you respond to stress.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These skills help people notice impulses like anger without immediately acting on them and can calm the body during strong emotions.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change by exploring their own reasons for wanting something different. It is often used with addictions and habit change to build internal motivation rather than force decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick and combine methods that fit their goals, situation, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face when visual cues matter, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, and live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing encouragement. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Benjamin
What concerns does Benjamin address?
He supports people coping with anger, addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, self-esteem issues, and related struggles like guilt and shame.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is calm and practical. He listens carefully, suggests concrete exercises, and helps clients try new behaviors between sessions.
What kind of background does he bring?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals facing addiction, trauma, and intense emotions, which shapes a steady, problem-solving approach.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.