Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Benjamin Wrase, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149029537
- NPI
- 1144170820
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Benjamin supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
- CBT and mindfulness
About Benjamin
Benjamin Wrase is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 20 years of practice. He works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Benjamin uses straightforward conversation and concrete strategies in sessions. He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients examine patterns, notice unhelpful thinking, and build practical skills. Sessions also make room to discuss spiritual or faith perspectives when clients want that included.
In practice he listens for the immediate problems that are causing pain. Then he helps set realistic steps people can try between sessions. That can mean breaking down relationship conflicts into small actions, practicing brief mindfulness exercises, or using short behavior experiments to test new ways of coping.
He draws on two decades of clinical experience in Illinois to provide steady, problem-focused work. Benjamin aims to be direct and practical rather than abstract. He works with adults who want concrete tools for life stress, mood struggles, and substance-related problems.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Before booking, confirm the current session options that fit your schedule and circumstances.
BHow sessions work
How Benjamin uses structured approaches in online sessions
Benjamin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to see what works. Motivational Interviewing focuses on clients' own reasons for change and helps build commitment in manageable steps.Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention exercises and grounding techniques. These practices can reduce reactivity and make it easier to notice patterns in mood or behavior without becoming overwhelmed.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Benjamin will discuss goals, daily routines, and preferences to decide which methods to emphasize. He treats the plan as flexible and adjusts it as progress and life circumstances become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or offering a way to meet when work or caregiving makes in-person visits hard. Licensed professionals use these formats to keep therapy practical and consistent with clients' schedules.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Benjamin works with addictions, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, self esteem, and depression. He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a practical, problem-focused approach that emphasizes clear steps and skills. Sessions combine conversation with exercises to try between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
Benjamin has 20 years of experience working in clinical practice. That experience informs a steady, results-oriented approach to common life and relationship problems.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers