Erin Taylor

Experienced LCPC blending practical strategies and empathy

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Erin

Erin Taylor is an LCPC licensed counselor practicing in Illinois with two decades of clinical experience. She returned to Illinois after nearly ten years practicing in Arizona and brings a background that blends crisis intervention and outpatient therapy.

Background and approach

Over her career she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, self-esteem concerns, parenting challenges, anger, and broader life transitions. Her approach is grounded in collaborative care and shaped by several evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices.

Erin aims to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients feel heard and valued while working toward practical skill-building and emotional recovery. She has experience across systems and settings, including work with shelters, hospitals, schools, and community agencies, and she uses that perspective to tailor treatment plans to each person's needs.

Erin describes her therapeutic style as warm and supportive with moments of light humor when appropriate. She emphasizes teamwork in therapy and focuses on developing tools clients can use beyond sessions, offering care informed by twenty years of diverse clinical work and a commitment to sensitivity toward each person’s background and values.

Online therapy approaches and what they involve

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping skills and strategies to alter reactions to challenging situations.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and support to help clients explore their goals. This approach is useful for building self-understanding and strengthening confidence in making life changes.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods best match the client's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient settings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, parenting challenges, anger, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is warm, empathetic, and supportive with a collaborative focus; she draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to meet client goals.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has 20 years of experience that include crisis intervention and outpatient therapy, with prior practice in Arizona and ongoing work in Illinois across multiple care settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois under IL LCPC 180011262.

Does she provide services in multiple languages or accept international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and therapist availability.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in starting therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English