Work with Erika Figgers (LCSW) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About me

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!

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression

Also experienced in:
LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Attachment Issues , Blended Family Issues , 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 , Isolation/Loneliness , Jealousy , Life Purpose , Money and Financial Issues , Post-traumatic Stress , Self-Love , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Women's Issues , Workplace Issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

IL LCSW 149014063

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Erika Figgers. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

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 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 has been really helpful in my therapy journey. She actively listens and offers suggestions that can improve my life.

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

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 06, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

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!

Work with me!