- Skills focused
- LGBTQ+ affirming
- Collaborative care
About Erin
Erin Spensley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working in Wisconsin. She focuses on helping people who are coping with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and major life changes. Erin aims to make the therapy process straightforward and approachable for anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
She draws on a mix of therapy styles to match each person's needs. Sessions often include practical skills for managing stress and mood, and time to talk through relationship patterns and communication habits. Erin places special emphasis on creating a supportive, affirming space for LGBTQ+ people and young adults.
Erin uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand how earlier relationships shape current feelings and behaviors. She also brings cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical behavior therapy tools for managing intense emotions.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including grief, trauma and abuse, addiction-related struggles, parenting stress, sleep and eating difficulties, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people facing career transitions, compassion fatigue, and the impacts of ADHD.
Clients can expect a collaborative style where goals are set together and practical steps are identified. Erin focuses on helping clients build resilience, improve communication, and make day-to-day changes that reduce distress. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule based on availability.
Approaches that translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they react in close relationships and try different ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room, using listening and reflection to help someone find their own answers and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Erin collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so sessions remain useful and relevant to everyday problems.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow work on skills in the context of daily routines. Some formats can be shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or video meetings when visual cues help the work. Ask about available session types during the matching process to pick what will work best for your needs.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Erin help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and stress-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, with practical tools for managing emotions and improving communication.
What is her background and experience?
Erin has six years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns and life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to therapist availability.