Benjamin Wrase, LCSW

Benjamin Wrase is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 20 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and behavioral challenges. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - he is trained and authorized to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy, drawing on long practice helping clients navigate addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship strains.

He focuses on practical help for communication problems, anger management, feelings of guilt and shame, and parenting or family concerns, while also addressing grief, self-esteem, and stress. His work integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a sensitive, faith-informed, Christian-centered perspective, allowing individuals who value spirituality to explore how beliefs and values intersect with healing and growth.

Benjamin emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s story, meeting people where they are and helping develop concrete strategies for change. He aims to walk alongside individuals through recovery and transformation, fostering emotional resilience and clearer relationships by combining clinical skills with compassionate, values-aware support.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Recovery and Growth

Benjamin integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing into his online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can be helpful for trauma responses, anger, and ongoing stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps build motivation and commitment to change, particularly useful for addictions and ambivalence about making life changes.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Benjamin works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access support from home or while balancing work and family responsibilities. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions around daily life, and receive timely support when challenges arise.