I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years in the Chicagoland area. I have experience working with individuals impacted by mental health, trauma, substance abuse, HIV, grief/loss and homelessness. I am passionate about my work because I feel everyone has the capacity to learn, change and create a better quality of life. I approach my clients with holistic counseling to look at all areas of their life to create strategies to meet your needs. I also integrate cognitive behavioral, solution focused, trauma informed care and strengths perspective into our sessions.
I recognize it is not easy to be vulnerable and can be uncomfortable to open up to a stranger about very personal issues. I am honored to be that person and will greet you with empathy ,patience, honesty and no judgement.
I look forward to starting this journey with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149014063
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Erika was fantastic. She helped me through a very rough patch in my life. She is great and I would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs help.
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Erika has been really helpful in my therapy journey. She actively listens and offers suggestions that can improve my life.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Erika really seems to care. She asks the right questions, and is very patient in waiting for a response. I've only been working with her a little while, but her suggestions and ideas really show that she is listening, and that she sees the person behind the struggle. I look forward to continuing to work with her.
Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is very understanding and very easy to contact through the app messaging. I like that I am able to video, call, or message for sessions!
Written on Jun 06, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes