Erin Averill, LCSW
About me
As a licensed therapist in New Jersey, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions, family dynamics, and personal growth. My approach centers on helping clients develop self-compassion, improve communication, and build resilience.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals dealing with grief, self-esteem challenges, caregiver stress, and chronic health conditions. My practice focuses on empowering women, addressing family conflicts, and providing compassionate support during significant life changes, especially around end of life issues.
My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative, designed to create a safe space where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger, more authentic connections with themselves and others. I believe in honoring each person's unique journey and supporting their inherent strengths.
Whether you're struggling with isolation, communication difficulties, or navigating complex personal challenges, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
NJ LCSW 44SC05569100
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Erin Averill. 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.
She understands you very well and is so understanding and lovely to speak with!
Written on Oct 27, 2025 after therapy with Erin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Erin is incredible, kind, creates a safe space and challenges me in a great way. She brought many tools into my life and lessons as well. I’m grateful for my time with her and highly recommend her. She listens and digs deeper on her spare time if she doesn’t know how to answer something. She’s remarkable xx
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Erin for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes