I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 16 years of experience. I enjoy working with children, teens and adults. I have had the privilege of working with family and couples as well. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression, parent-child attachment, bereavement, relationship conflict, Bipolar, ADHD, OCD and life transitions.
My counseling approach involves providing a safe, supportive, warm and encouraging environment. I believe in treating everyone with respect, kindness and empathy. I believe my role as a therapist is to meet you where you are and guide you to become happy and healthy, by demonstrating understanding, patience and working together on skills and changes in thought to implement to achieve personal wellness.
The theoretical orientations I generally draw from are brief solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches. However, I combine existential therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy when needed. I use an integrated approach when creating a treatment plan to address each person's individualized therapeutic needs.
Seeking help is a great first step in a creating a happier and healthier life. If you are ready I am here to help you on your journey.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
WA LMHC 60516960
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Erin has been amazing! Not only she helped me during some really hard times in my life but helped me figure myself out again, regain who I was and who I want to be. I've forgotten myself and with her patience and help and wonderful advice, I've managed to grow and learn about myself and take my mental health seriously. I can't even begin to describe how grateful I am for her and her support!
Written on Nov 02, 2020 after therapy with Erin for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Erin was kind and patient and allowed me to do things my way without pushing me. We were only together for a short time and due to my own inconsistency with the process we never got to really push things. I would have liked to have been challenged perhaps a little more but I also understand that I was ignoring some of my own needs to address the problems. She offers good therapeutic value and I felt her to be very trustworthy and peaceful.
Written on Oct 20, 2020 after therapy with Erin for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Erin Gilliland is an EXCELLENT Counselor. She really listens and she helped me SEE who I am. I will always be grateful for my time with her.
Written on Oct 16, 2020 after therapy with Erin for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've been working with Erin for a few short weeks, but I'm already so glad to have been paired with her. She asks questions in ways that help me find clarity for myself without needing much intervention. I feel very comfortable being completely honest and opening up to her because I know she'll treat my responses with respect and consideration.
Written on Sep 17, 2020 after therapy with Erin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She's amazing and has helped me through one of the hardest times of my life.
Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with Erin for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have had enough help to know I needed something else, and that something else was BetterHelp and Erin Gilliland. And then in the process I knew where the hole was and that I could go on. I could trust that. I am lighter and will travel better. I can do this.
Written on Jun 13, 2020 after therapy with Erin for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem