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Online therapist

Erin Spensley

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Erin

Erin Spensley is a licensed professional counselor who practices in Wisconsin. She brings six years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other emotional concerns. Erin creates an affirming environment for LGBT clients and those coping with trauma or major life changes.

She uses clear, practical steps so people know what to expect each session. Erin relies on methods that focus on how relationships shape feelings and behavior.

Background and approach

She listens first and helps clients name patterns that get in the way. Then she works with them to try new ways of communicating and managing strong emotions. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Her training includes approaches such as attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical skills, client-centered listening, and relational techniques from the Gottman method. Erin draws from these to tailor plans for stress, grief, compulsive behaviors, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses topics like parenting challenges, sleep and eating difficulties, and career stress.

Therapy with Erin typically blends talking, skills practice, and real-world homework. She helps clients develop coping skills, improve communication, and make concrete changes at home or work. Progress is tracked in ways that are easy to see and discuss.

Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time. Formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Attachment-based work looks at how past and current relationships affect emotions and closeness. It helps people see patterns in how they connect and react, which can be useful for improving trust and communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety, low mood, and compulsive behaviors. The Gottman method brings a skills-based approach to relationship interactions, teaching ways to improve communication and solve conflicts constructively.

Finding the right method is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to choose or combine approaches based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. Sessions are collaborative so clients help shape what is tried and how progress is measured.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions can work when video is not convenient. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between meetings and practice new skills in real time. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work schedules while keeping the focus on steady, workable change.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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 concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting, sleep and eating issues, and career stress among others.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on listening first, identifying unhelpful patterns, and teaching concrete skills for emotion regulation and communication.
What is the therapist's background and experience level?
She holds six years of experience working in clinical settings and brings that practical experience to help clients navigate life changes and emotional challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credential WI LPC 11942 - 125, and she practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English

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