Ericka Soto , LCPC

Ericka Soto is a licensed LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) practicing in Illinois with 6 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, identity concerns, and challenging life transitions, helping them find clearer direction and coping strategies.

Ericka emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where clients are invited to share thoughts and emotions honestly. Her approach centers on listening carefully, validating experiences, and collaborating with each person to identify practical steps forward. She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and affirming.

Taking that initial step to start therapy often requires courage, and Ericka acknowledges and supports that decision. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, empathetic approach as they work toward goals, whether they relate to managing symptoms, repairing relationships, or navigating major life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ericka Soto brings Client-Centered Therapy to her online sessions by focusing on empathy, genuine listening, and creating a supportive environment where clients guide the pace and topics of work. This approach is helpful for people who need a compassionate space to explore identity, relationships, or life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with difficult emotions.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process - Ericka will listen to each client's needs, goals, and preferences and help determine which approach or combination of approaches fits best. Decisions about pacing and focus are made together so that therapy aligns with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to receive support from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.