Erin Hawkinson , LPC

Erin Hawkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring each session to the individual needs and goals of the person she works with. She focuses on helping people build healthier relationships, shift unhelpful behaviors, and develop a more mindful, positive stance when facing life’s challenges. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, respect, and practical strategies that support lasting change.

In addition to counseling, Erin is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. She creates a calm, relaxed environment for clients who are interested in a mindful method for changing habits and responses, guiding them through progressive relaxation and soothing visual scenarios. In her experience, hypnosis can be a useful tool for addressing depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and for boosting confidence.

Erin has worked in the mental health field for more than 18 years and earned her degree from Southern Nazarene University. She has pursued specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, balancing stress and anxiety, EMDR and hypnosis, and neurolinguistic programming. That blend of experience and training informs a flexible, individualized approach designed to meet each client where they are and help them move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Erin draws on client-centered therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral techniques to support people working through a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s own goals and values, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where therapy is shaped around what matters most to the individual and their relationships. ACT emphasizes mindful acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while helping clients take actions aligned with their values - a useful approach for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, providing practical skills for mood, anxiety, and coping with challenging situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Erin works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts tools over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, makes it easier to attend from home or other convenient locations, and allows therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care across life changes. These options support consistent, accessible work toward meaningful goals with licensed professionals and therapists.