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Erin McDaid, LMSW, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Bipolar disorder Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

Hi, I am Erin McDaid. I have been working for over eight years as a clinical therapist with adults, older adults, and older adolescents. I use a goal-oriented therapy style, focusing on areas of strength or need that are determined by the client. My style is no-nonsense and direct. I use a wide variety of skills and techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. I often assign homework for clients to complete between therapy sessions (however, I try not to make it complex or overwhelming). I do not believe in stereotyping, labeling, or stigmatizing people. I welcome working with people of all faiths, genders, sexual orientations, political affiliations, and ethnicities.

At an initial interview clients should expect to discuss with me their background (how they grew up, what they have done since high school, any relationship status), their current symptoms, any drug or alcohol use or history, any legal history, and their hopes for what they will get from therapy. During this discussion I will work to clarify any questions that occur to me and to reassure the client that both the client and I are understanding the client’s needs and history. We will also discuss what the specific issues are that brought you to therapy. Be ready to be open and forthcoming. Clients may leave their initial session with a simple homework assignment that will begin to move them forward with their treatment.

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Bipolar disorder Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Fertility Issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues

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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

MI LMSW 6801099442

AZ LCSW LCSW-19647

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Erin McDaid. 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.

Erin has a very down to earth approach that is both welcoming and supportive. She is easy to talk to and offers insight without being at all presumptuous while allowing you to also feel your way through and make your own discoveries or come to revelations that may be better suited for your own needs.
Highly recommended!

Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Erin for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management

Easy to talk to, gives practical easy steps to follow.

Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Erin for 4 weeks

Erin is understanding, compassionate and non-judgmental. I think most people expect those traits in a therapist but its been my experience those are the traits missing from most therapist. She's also funny which is something I didn't expect . I recommend others to work with her and see how her wisdom and generosity can assist them moving forward in life.

Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Erin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

I have had a few sessions with Erin and I am so thankful she is my therapist! Erin is understanding, supportive, kind and everything you could ask for in a therapist. Erin provides so many techniques that I have enjoyed! She is amazing and I can’t wait to keep working with her!

Written on Jul 06, 2024 after therapy with Erin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Erin has been supportive and honest from the first session. I love her ideas and suggestions. She is knowledgeable and relatable. I love her!

Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Erin for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I've never thought about trying therapy, until a recent job issue caused some extreme stress. Better help was suggested by one of my YouTube friends. And so I thought I'd give it a try. I was paired with Erin McDaid, she was very helpful and listened to my concerns. She also suggested a solution for some situations that where difficult for me. I would say that Erin is perfectly paired for me.

Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Erin for 2 weeks