- Existential Therapy
- Guilt and shame
- Career and intimacy
About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Lough is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 19 years of experience. He works with adults who are facing life changes, wrestling with identity or purpose, or carrying feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame.
He often meets people who feel stuck during a midlife shift, a career change, or when intimacy and relationship questions arise. Sessions focus on what is happening now - relationships, choices, and the patterns that keep someone feeling isolated or unsure.
Dr. Lough uses existential therapy to look at values and meaning rather than quick fixes. In conversation he slows the pace to notice how everyday decisions connect to larger life questions. He asks direct questions and listens for the places where a person’s choices and commitments no longer fit their sense of self.
Practical concerns like career direction, sexual identity, and men’s issues are placed beside deeper themes such as guilt, shame, and loneliness. The work often includes identifying small steps that reflect what matters and testing them in daily life.
He describes his role as a clear-eyed conversational partner who helps clients sort options and clarify priorities. People leave sessions with clearer next steps and a steadier sense of what they value and where to focus attention next.
Existential approaches and online sessions
Existential Therapy looks at the big questions people carry - meaning, choice, responsibility, and how you want to live. It helps when someone feels empty, stuck, or weighed down by guilt and shame by focusing on what matters and what can change in daily life.In practice, sessions are conversational and reflective. The therapist will listen, ask clarifying questions, and work with the client to identify values and next steps. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client will try different ways of working until they find what fits the person’s needs and goals.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so people can see a licensed professional from wherever they are located. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and scheduling when you begin the matching and booking process.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with adults on self-esteem, life changes, relationships, intimacy issues, career questions, and related areas such as emptiness, guilt and shame.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His work is grounded in existential therapy, focusing on presence, responsibility, and meaning. Sessions move at a thoughtful pace and use direct questions to clarify values and choices.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of professional experience working with adults on transitions, identity, and life direction.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.