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Erin Lee

Calm, practical therapy for everyday life

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Erin

Erin Lee is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience providing mental health support in Illinois. She focuses on common problems like anxiety, depression, parenting stress, family conflict, grief, and ADHD. Erin aims to create a calm, compassionate space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find small, doable steps forward.

Erin earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and holds an additional certification in mindfulness.

Background and approach

She blends solution-focused methods with skills from dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. That mix helps people set clear goals and practice simple strategies between sessions. Her work often emphasizes mindfulness and practical self-care that fit into busy lives.

She encourages habits that are easy to use so progress feels realistic and manageable. For some needs she offers a fast-track plan over a few weeks to get quick relief and specific tools. Erin also uses live chat as one of her session formats, which some people find convenient and comfortable.

She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. The goal is to help clients make steady, useful changes that improve daily life. People who choose Erin can expect a practical, steady approach that balances skills training with attention to values and daily routines.

She helps clients identify what matters and take small steps toward it.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take actions that match those values even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches practical ways to change them for more immediate relief. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating stress in healthier ways.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current needs, personal goals, and daily routines to decide which methods to emphasize. Plans can be adjusted over time so techniques match what works best for the client.

Online therapy here includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video and phone let people have a face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins and practicing tools between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and use strategies in real life where they matter most.

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.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Erin address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and family conflict, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is practical and calm, combining solution-focused work with mindfulness and skills training from DBT and ACT. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, usable steps clients can try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
Erin has 20 years of experience as a therapist working in Illinois with a range of concerns related to mood, stress, and family life.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.012674 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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