Erin Chu, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

About Erin

Erin Chu is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience. She builds a calm, welcoming space where people can talk at their own pace. Erin focuses on practical steps that help manage day-to-day stress and long-standing struggles alike.

She looks at each person as a whole, considering emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and medical factors. That means conversations can range from mood and anxiety management to dealing with grief, trauma, or relationship strain.

Background and approach

Erin also has experience with bipolar disorder, postpartum concerns, and body image issues. Her background includes work with older adults and issues tied to chronic pain and illness. Because of that experience, she is familiar with caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and aging-related emotional needs.

These perspectives inform how she supports people facing health-related life changes. Erin adapts techniques from several evidence-based approaches to match each person’s situation. She often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT skills, and mindfulness in clear, concrete ways.

Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings. Parents and people dealing with life transitions often find the practical emphasis helpful. Conversations are straightforward, grounded, and aimed at small, achievable changes.

Her work is intended to be collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort level.

How Erin's approaches translate to online therapy

Erin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes clarifying values and taking actions that fit those values while learning to live with uncomfortable feelings.

She approaches treatment as a team process. Finding the right mix of strategies is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps most in daily life.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversations, while phone, live chat, and text messaging can support brief check-ins and ongoing skill practice. These options offer flexibility so people can use the approach that fits their routine and comfort level.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

Erin works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and grief. She also helps with parenting concerns, relationship strain, self-esteem, and anger.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She teaches concrete skills and uses practical exercises to help people manage emotions and solve problems.

What training and background does she have?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with seven years of clinical experience and a background in geriatric care.

Where does she hold her license and what is it?

She is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC. The license number is IL LCPC 180013413.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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