Erin Taylor , LCPC

Erin Taylor is an independently licensed counselor in Illinois who returned to the state after practicing in Arizona for nearly a decade. She brings over 15 years of experience across crisis intervention and outpatient therapy settings, supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. Erin has worked with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, abandonment and abuse, bullying, parenting struggles, grief, addiction, and ADHD, and has supported people recovering from physical trauma or emotional harm.

Her background includes collaborations with schools, DCFS, foster parents, emergency rooms, police and fire departments, psychiatric hospitals, psychiatrists, and probation services. Early clinical training included an internship at a shelter providing counseling for women affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, and a separate internship focused on substance abuse and addiction. Erin also worked with juveniles on probation and parole before moving into crisis response and later outpatient care with individuals and families for more than five years.

Known for a warm, empathetic style with a touch of humor, Erin approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She integrates cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, client-centered, and crisis intervention methods to create individualized treatment plans. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), she treats therapy as a team effort designed to help clients feel heard, valued, and equipped with tools for long-term wellbeing.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Erin uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, empathetic environment where the person’s own goals and values guide the work; this approach is helpful for concerns like grief, self-esteem, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is offered to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness therapy is also part of Erin’s approach, teaching present-moment awareness and practical coping skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Erin collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods so therapy feels like a shared effort rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to address specific challenges and track progress over time.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care without travel, accommodate busy routines, and allow the therapist and client to focus on practical strategies and real-life application in between sessions.