LCPC

Erica Gilmore , LCPC

Therapist in Illinois

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About Erica

Erica Gilmore is a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in Illinois who brings a strengths-based outlook to her work. As an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - with seven years holding her license, she focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, work through trauma and abuse, and cope with depression.

Erica approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own story, and she centers clients' own resources and resilience as part of the path forward. Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that align with an individual's values and goals. Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step, and Erica acknowledges the courage it takes to get started while offering steady support through the early stages of change.

Clients can expect a compassionate, goal-oriented clinician who combines empathy with evidence-informed techniques to help navigate difficult emotions and life transitions. Erica aims to create a respectful space where clients' strengths guide the process of healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Erica commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and supporting clients as they discover their own solutions, making it helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. CBT is a skills-oriented approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can assist with mood instability and challenges in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erica works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so the work aligns with each person's values and circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility to engage in sessions from home or wherever is convenient, using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and maintain consistent access to a licensed professional while pursuing personal growth and coping skills.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Erica Gilmore have?

Erica Gilmore has seven years of experience as a licensed clinician.

Is Erica Gilmore a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her licence is listed as IL LCPC 180.011868.

In which languages does Erica Gilmore provide therapy?

Erica provides therapy in English.

Where is Erica Gilmore located?

Erica is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Erica Gilmore as my therapist?

You can work with Erica through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Erica Gilmore work with international clients?

Yes, Erica Gilmore works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Erica Gilmore cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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