Erin Taylor, LCPC

Erin Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 20 years of experience. After spending nearly a decade practicing in Arizona, she returned to Illinois and has maintained a blend of crisis intervention and outpatient work across a range of settings. Her background includes collaboration with schools, child welfare agencies, foster parents, emergency rooms, police and fire departments, psychiatric hospitals, psychiatrists, and probation services.

Her training included an internship at a shelter providing counseling for women affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as an additional internship focused on substance use and addictions. She has worked with juveniles on probation and parole and has provided both immediate crisis response and ongoing outpatient care for individuals and families.

Erin addresses a broad spectrum of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem, parenting and relationship issues, abandonment, ADHD, and problems related to fertility, caregiving, and veteran experiences. Her clinical practice draws from cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness, crisis intervention, humanistic, and rational-emotive approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

She brings a warm, empathetic, and supportive style and works respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs, including children, adults, and LGBTQ+ clients. Erin emphasizes collaborative care that helps clients develop practical tools and lasting skills to carry forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Support

Erin Taylor uses several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, non-directive relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps the client clarify values and goals - this approach is useful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that maintain emotional distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance strategies to help with stress regulation, emotional reactivity, and coping after trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Erin works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods or combination of methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering more flexibility for scheduling and access. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, reduce travel time, and support consistent work on goals between meetings with a licensed professional.