Erin Chu , LCPC

Erin Chu is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who creates a relaxed, welcoming space where people are invited to share at their own pace. She approaches counseling through a multidimensional lens, attending to emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and medical aspects of wellbeing to understand how they interact and influence day-to-day functioning.

Working primarily with individuals aged 17 and older, Erin has experience supporting people facing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, body image concerns, grief, toxic relationships, and struggles with people-pleasing and perfectionism. Her background in geriatric care informs her work with those navigating chronic pain and long-term illness, helping clients address the specific emotional challenges that can accompany aging and ongoing health conditions.

Erin uses an eclectic, tailored approach that blends techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindful Self-Compassion. This flexible toolkit allows her to adapt interventions to each person’s needs, goals, and pace. As an LCPC, she combines clinical training with a person-centered attitude, aiming to support clients in building coping skills, improving relationships, and finding meaningful ways to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Erin often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on meaningful goals rather than trying to eliminate all uncomfortable experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another central approach; it examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful patterns, supporting mood and anxiety management. Client-Centered Therapy rounds out her work by prioritizing empathy, respect, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their concerns at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Erin works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds. This collaboration helps create a plan that feels both practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or to continue care when in-person visits are difficult. For many people, this range of options increases accessibility and allows therapists and licensed professionals to tailor contact styles to what works best for each client.