Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Neal works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Neal
Neal Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 40 years of clinical practice. He helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and self-esteem challenges. He also supports people facing health concerns like cancer or chronic illness and those navigating major life changes.
Neal uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He teaches relaxation, meditation, and breathing skills to reduce everyday tension. He also integrates behavioral approaches to change unhelpful patterns and improve coping skills.
Background and approach
His background includes training in the United States, China, and India. He spent time learning traditional Tuina bodywork in China and studied with meditation teacher H.W.L. Poonja in India.
He led workshops in holistic health for decades and directed a holistic education center for 25 years. Neal has offered Reiki therapy and taught it for almost 30 years. He authored Pocket Stress Manager & Labyrinth Guide and created the relaxation CD Exit The Storm.
His work has been featured on national TV and in several magazines. He developed the Earth-Wisdom Labyrinth in Illinois and has designed many public and portable labyrinths. Neal led a national research study on his Intuipath double finger labyrinth and behavior in ADHD.
Outside counseling, he coaches pickleball and brings a practical, active approach to healing and self-care.
What Neal works with
Everything Neal lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Neal's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Neal lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Neal often draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can talk through what matters most to them. This approach emphasizes listening and helping people find their own solutions to stress, relationship concerns, and self-esteem struggles.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and mood by practicing new skills between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Neal will discuss options, try methods that match the client’s goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. He encourages people to bring questions and feedback so therapy stays practical and focused.
Online therapy with Neal is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for in-depth sessions that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to schedule consistent care and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Neal
What concerns does Neal address?
He supports people with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, and health-related emotional challenges.
What is his style and therapeutic approach?
Neal blends client-centered and attachment-informed work with cognitive behavioral techniques. He also uses meditation, relaxation training, and targeted practices to help people change habits and feel calmer.
How much experience does he have?
Neal has practiced psychotherapy for 40 years and has led workshops and operated a holistic education center for many years.
Where is Neal based and what are his credentials?
He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and has a master’s degree in counseling psychology.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Neal provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the posted availability.