- Focus on strengths
- Practical coping tools
- Collaborative approach
About Erica
Erica Gilmore, LCPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. She emphasizes a practical, respectful approach and encourages clients to build on their strengths. Erica affirms that starting therapy takes courage and supports people through that first step.
She focuses on everyday problems like sleep and eating struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and career concerns. Erica also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and challenges tied to ADHD or bipolar mood patterns. Her work includes helping people navigate life transitions and compassion fatigue.
Erica uses a blend of familiar therapy methods to match what each person needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and validate, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming. She also incorporates existential ideas about meaning and the Gottman Method for relationship work when appropriate.
With seven years as a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois, Erica brings steady clinical experience to sessions. She works in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, follow the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit day-to-day needs.
Approaches that guide online work
Erica uses Client-Centered Therapy to offer a listening, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities lead the session. This approach helps people feel heard and figure out what matters most to them.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with strategies that reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT is often useful for stress, sleep problems, and mood concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are part of her toolkit for intense emotions. DBT techniques teach concrete skills for managing strong feelings, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal tension.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Erica will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That conversation helps shape a plan that fits the person's life and needs.
For online work, confirm the current session options before booking so they match your schedule and daily routine. Many people choose remote sessions because they can fit a brief check-in during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or use a phone session when low bandwidth is needed. Ask about how scheduling and the subscription-based fees work when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Erica help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and related issues like sleep, eating, and grief.
What is her therapy style like?
Erica listens from a client-centered stance and works collaboratively to find realistic steps for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years as a licensed clinical professional counselor working with the kinds of concerns listed above.
Where is Erica licensed and located?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC and practices from that jurisdiction.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm practical details before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with Erica?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to her availability.