Erin Schober, LICSW - Therapist in Washington

About Erin

Erin Schober uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people facing hard life moments. She is a licensed independent clinical social worker, LICSW, practicing in Washington. Erin focuses on concrete skills and gentle conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes.

Her work emphasizes clear goals and usable tools. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address upsetting thoughts and reactions. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people find forward steps and build momentum.

Background and approach

Erin brings four years of professional experience to each session. She keeps language straightforward and avoids jargon. Sessions tend to center on problem-solving, coping strategies, and small behavior changes that add up over time.

Her practice attends to issues that often come with caregiving, chronic illness, and end-of-life situations. She also supports people dealing with career strain, relationship tension, and compassion fatigue. Conversation is tailored to the person’s situation and priorities.

People can expect a respectful, calm presence and a focus on what helps now. Erin helps map concrete next steps and tracks progress together. The aim is practical relief and clearer choices as circumstances change.

Practical therapy approaches you can use online

Erin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps process painful experiences and reduce their hold on daily life by working through symptoms in manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep continuity during life changes. The variety of formats also lets people choose more direct conversations or brief check-ins, whichever fits their needs.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erin help address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family issues, self esteem, career concerns, and depression. Additional areas include aging and geriatric issues, cancer and caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, first responder and veteran issues, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Erin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These approaches emphasize practical skills, short-term goals, and processing difficult experiences.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Erin has four years of professional experience working with people on bereavement, life transitions, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed independent clinical social worker, LICSW, licensed in Washington with license number WA LICSW LW61467739.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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: 4 years
Licensed: Washington
Languages: English

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