I'm Erin, I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and therapist with 4 years experience providing direct care therapy, plus 10 years in the field. Also, 10 plus years experience as a client of therapy myself. I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, and have the most experience in trauma work, depression, anxiety, self-image, relationship and family issues, grief work, and LBGTQ+ concerns. I also have experience working with criminal justice involved individuals, as well as victims and perpetrators of domestic violence and familial abuse.
My therapy style is very relaxed and client-centered, focusing on the client's goals and what works for them. I think it's important to have an honest, relaxed, and genuine therapeutic relationship so that there is an easy place to land when discussing more difficult concerns. I tailor therapy very much to the person that I'm working with, mainly using cognitive-behavioral, ACT, dialectical-behavioral, and existential approaches in therapy. I am EMDR certified, and very comfortable working with all kinds of trauma. My favorite part of being a therapist is watching my clients really begin to trust themselves, and begin living for themselves and their values and goals, and supporting them as the world opens up for them. When I am not doing therapy, I am knitting, reading, doing cross stitch, watching horror movies, playing video and board games, and hiking.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
UT LCSW 11275789-3501
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Full disclosure, I am terrible at placing reviews. Lol. Erin has been friendly and professional during all of our meetings. Highly empathic and effective in helping me see different points of view and find new methods of dealing with…well. Life.. Very easy to talk to her.
Written on Sep 02, 2022 after therapy with Erin for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Erin McGuire is excellent! I tried therapy once before and it accomplished nothing because I was not a good match with my therapist.
Erin listens, analyzes, formulates plans for moving through the future, tells the truth (doesn't try to spare my feelings, which is important), although it's not like she ever hurts my feelings. She is actively engaged in all of our sessions. She does not know how to "phone it in". I highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jul 28, 2022 after therapy with Erin for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She’s great!!
Written on Jul 24, 2022 after therapy with Erin for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
I feel understood by Erin, and respected.
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Erin for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
It is difficult to express with words my gratitude for Erin. I never had therapy before and this has been a very positive and impactful experience. During these four months of therapy sessions, Erin has taught me to look at things differently and gave me very meaningful insights about myself and my thought process. I especially value her emotional support and kindness, as well as her understanding of feelings and the tools she provided to help me work on myself and feel better. I am forever grateful, and so will you if you work with her.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Erin for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Erin has been very understanding of my somewhat unique situation. She is very flexible and has been willing to accommodate my preference for messaging over video calls.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Erin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and family conflicts