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Benjamin Wrase

Benjamin Wrase

LCSW

Illinois

Change-focused LCSW working with motivation and behavior

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois / 149029537
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Addictions and recovery
    • Relationship and communication
    • Mood and stress support

    About Benjamin

    Benjamin Wrase is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people through hard moments. He supports people dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also helps with communication problems, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame.

    He uses a blend of practical talking and skill-building in sessions. Motivational Interviewing is part of the approach, helping people find their own reasons to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete ways to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness methods are used to steady attention and reduce reactivity.

    Benjamin frames care in a faith-aware way when clients want that reflected in therapy. He aims to match strategies to each person’s values and daily life. Sessions focus on clear steps and doable practice rather than abstract theory.

    In sessions he listens for strengths and small wins to build on. He helps people set manageable goals and choose behavior changes that fit their routines. Work can include role-play for communication, coping plans for strong emotions, and guided practice in noticing thoughts.

    Over two decades in practice he has seen many paths to change and adapts methods to the person in front of him. People who want help with motivation, mood, relationships, or the fallout of trauma may find a practical, steady approach here.

  2. How Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Mindfulness work online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by guiding careful conversation about goals and obstacles. It is useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about making changes in behavior like substance use or habits.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It offers concrete tools for anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship patterns by practicing different responses and tracking results.

    Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices that lower reactivity and improve emotional regulation. This can help with stress, trauma responses, and building steadier focus during overwhelming moments.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best with their goals, values, and daily life. This process may involve trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.

    Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also allows people to continue care when life circumstances change. The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online work is well suited to motivational conversations, CBT skill teaching, and guided mindfulness practice because those methods translate clearly to a remote setting.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsTrauma and abuse

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    Benjamin helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.

    What is his general therapeutic style?

    He uses practical, goal-oriented work with space for personal values. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and collaborative planning to produce steps people can try between meetings.

    How long has he been practicing?

    He has twenty years of professional experience working with people on emotional and behavioral concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Illinois.

    In which language are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    Which session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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