ABOUT Ben harris

BACKGROUND

Ben grew up in Montana, where he took full advantage of the fresh air, mountains, and outdoor activities. He loved school and sports, and he played high school basketball, as well as American Legion and college baseball as a starting pitcher. Ben moved to Illinois to pursue his graduate degree at Northern Illinois University. It was during his training at NIU that Ben first discovered his passion for working with people struggling with OCD and anxiety. He subsequently devoted his career to becoming an expert in the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention in helping individuals get their lives back from these debilitating problem areas. Ben is skilled in adapting his treatment methods to each individual who seeks help from him. His attention to detail, creativity, and sense of humor help ensure that his patients are engaged in treatment and experience the results they are seeking. He established OCD & Anxiety Solutions in order to bring much-needed specialized, evidence-based treatment for OCD, anxiety, and related disorders to the western suburbs of Chicago.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Ben is a member of the International OCD Foundation, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association. He has completed advanced training through both the General and Pediatric installments of the IOCDF’s Behavioral Therapy Training Institute, and TLC’s Professional Training Institute. Ben places high value on making sure he is providing the most up-to-date treatments available. He is a regular attendee and presenter at national conferences, and he looks forward to opportunities to present to other mental health and medical professionals, teachers, parents, and community members.

BEN’S TAKE ON TREATMENT

“My work energizes me. I put forth every effort to ensure that the individuals I am helping come away with something valuable during each session. Seeing the hope, confidence, and freedom that come from our mutual efforts during treatment is why I come to the office every day.”