Erica Gilmore

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Erica

Erica Gilmore is an Illinois-licensed LCPC who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

With seven years holding her license and a total of seven years in the described professional role, she emphasizes clients' existing strengths and collaborates to build practical strategies for coping and recovery. Erica approaches each case with respect for the client's own perspective and a belief that individuals are the experts in their own lives.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy ideas to address patterns of thought, emotional regulation, and interpersonal difficulty. She also brings experience with relationship and family concerns, grief and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and career or life-transition challenges.

Erica accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering multiple formats to fit different schedules and preferences. Clients can expect a supportive, collaborative process that balances evidence-informed methods with attention to personal meaning and values.

Erica encourages those taking the first steps toward change and works with each person to set realistic goals and track progress over time.

Approaches that inform online therapy

Erica integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the client's perspective, providing empathy, and creating a collaborative space for exploring personal values and goals.

She may also draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities; DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Erica approaches treatment as a collaborative experiment, working with each person to identify the approaches that fit their needs and adjusting methods as goals evolve.

Online therapy with Erica is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose what works best for their schedule and comfort. These formats help make regular care more accessible for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints, while allowing ongoing skill practice and check-ins between live sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Erica address?

Erica works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and a wide range of other concerns such as eating, sleeping, ADHD, bipolar, and career-related challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She practices in a collaborative, client-centered way that highlights clients' strengths and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has seven years of experience with her current license and has supported clients through issues like addiction, trauma, and mood concerns.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

Erica holds an Illinois LCPC with license number IL LCPC 180.011868 and practices from Illinois.

Can she work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English