Erica Gilmore , LCPC

Erica Gilmore is a licensed clinician practicing in Illinois who brings seven years of professional experience as an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). She focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression, using a strengths-based approach that centers the person’s lived experience.

Erica views each client as the expert of their own story and aims to build on existing strengths to address life’s challenges. Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to what an individual already knows about themselves, while introducing tools to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, Erica acknowledges and honors that first step. She works to create a respectful, empathetic setting where clients can explore goals, process difficult experiences, and develop coping skills that fit their values and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Erica Gilmore draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a collaborative relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead, helps clarify values, and supports growth through empathy and acceptance - this approach is helpful for people seeking a respectful, strengths-based space to explore concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues to produce concrete coping strategies and measurable progress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-destructive patterns. DBT techniques can be especially useful for individuals struggling with regulation, relationship difficulties, or recurring crisis moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erica collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts techniques over time as needs change.

Online therapy with Erica is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the individual.