Neal Harris, LCPC
Licensed counselor blending clinical and holistic care
- 40 years experience
- Integrative holistic methods
- Labyrinth and mindfulness work
About Neal Harris
Neal Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and forty years of experience combining clinical counseling with holistic practices. He has led workshops in the holistic health and self-enrichment fields since 1985 and directed a holistic education center for 25 years, bringing a wide-ranging background to his therapeutic work.
His professional training spans the United States, China and India. In 1986 he participated as a member of the first bodywork team invited to a teaching hospital in China to study Tuina, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine and massage, and in 1991 he traveled to India to study with the meditation teacher H.W.L. Poonja (Papaji). Until recently, he taught Reiki for almost 30 years and has provided Reiki therapy for nearly 40 years.
Neal is the author of Pocket Stress Manager & Labyrinth Guide and the relaxation CD Exit The Storm. His holistic work has been featured on national television outlets including WTTW, Fox, NBC and the Discovery Channel, and in magazines such as Better Homes & Gardens, Spa Finder, New Age Magazine and Utne Reader.
In 1997 Neal originated the Earth-Wisdom Labyrinth, Illinois’ first permanent outdoor labyrinth located in Elgin, and he has consulted on and created other public and portable labyrinths. He developed the Intuipath® double finger labyrinth design and has led labyrinth workshops nationwide; he is also a founding member of The International Labyrinth Society. Neal led a four-year national research study examining behavioral effects of the Intuipath® design on children and adolescents with ADHD.
In private practice Neal assists individuals facing a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, chronic illness and caregiving challenges, LGBTQ+ matters, parenting and career transitions. He integrates relaxation and meditation training, the Emotional Freedom Technique, graphotherapy and other targeted practices while exploring integrative medical options and the psychology and spirituality of illness and recovery. Outside of counseling, Neal has served as a Certified Pickleball Coach for the past 11 years, teaching players to perform with greater efficiency and awareness.
His professional training spans the United States, China and India. In 1986 he participated as a member of the first bodywork team invited to a teaching hospital in China to study Tuina, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine and massage, and in 1991 he traveled to India to study with the meditation teacher H.W.L. Poonja (Papaji). Until recently, he taught Reiki for almost 30 years and has provided Reiki therapy for nearly 40 years.
Neal is the author of Pocket Stress Manager & Labyrinth Guide and the relaxation CD Exit The Storm. His holistic work has been featured on national television outlets including WTTW, Fox, NBC and the Discovery Channel, and in magazines such as Better Homes & Gardens, Spa Finder, New Age Magazine and Utne Reader.
In 1997 Neal originated the Earth-Wisdom Labyrinth, Illinois’ first permanent outdoor labyrinth located in Elgin, and he has consulted on and created other public and portable labyrinths. He developed the Intuipath® double finger labyrinth design and has led labyrinth workshops nationwide; he is also a founding member of The International Labyrinth Society. Neal led a four-year national research study examining behavioral effects of the Intuipath® design on children and adolescents with ADHD.
In private practice Neal assists individuals facing a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, chronic illness and caregiving challenges, LGBTQ+ matters, parenting and career transitions. He integrates relaxation and meditation training, the Emotional Freedom Technique, graphotherapy and other targeted practices while exploring integrative medical options and the psychology and spirituality of illness and recovery. Outside of counseling, Neal has served as a Certified Pickleball Coach for the past 11 years, teaching players to perform with greater efficiency and awareness.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Neal Harris have?
Neal Harris has 40 years of experience in psychotherapy and holistic health work.
Is Neal Harris a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). License details: IL LCPC 180001053.
In which languages does Neal Harris provide therapy?
Neal Harris provides therapy in English.
Where is Neal Harris located?
Neal Harris is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Neal Harris as my therapist?
Clients can work with Neal Harris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Neal Harris work with international clients?
Yes, Neal Harris works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Neal Harris cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with Neal Harris is quick and straightforward. Begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match a client with an appropriate therapist. Depending on Neal Harris's availability, a first session may then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection formed in early relationships and how those patterns influence current intimacy, trust and communication. It can help individuals and couples understand recurring relationship dynamics and build more secure ways of relating.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect and the client's own capacity for growth. By creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment, this approach helps people explore values, strengthen self-esteem and make choices that align with personal goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, sleep problems and stress. CBT provides tools for immediate coping as well as longer-term skills for managing life changes.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Neal Harris, as a licensed professional, collaborates with each client to determine which combination of methods best fits the client's needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with Neal makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. This flexibility supports consistent care across different schedules and life circumstances while allowing therapists to tailor pace and format to each client's comfort and needs.