LCPC

Erica Gilmore , LCPC

Therapist in Illinois

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About Erica

Erica Gilmore is a licensed therapist practicing in Illinois who holds an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and has maintained that license for seven years. She focuses her work on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, heal from trauma and abuse, and navigate depression. Erica approaches therapy from a perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story and centers the strengths clients already bring to their healing process.

She emphasizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and aims to create a supportive, respectful environment where clients can build on their resources and move through challenges at their own pace. Erica is proud of those who take the first step toward change and works collaboratively to help them identify practical strategies and meaningful goals for recovery and growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Erica draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide online work with clients. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship, offering empathy and understanding so individuals can explore their experiences and grow from their own insights. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Erica works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they consider what feels most useful and adjust the approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Erica is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, varied time zones, and different comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care and access support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Erica Gilmore have?

Erica Gilmore has 7 years of experience.

Is Erica Gilmore a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCPC credential (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). License details: IL LCPC 180.011868.

In which languages does Erica Gilmore provide therapy?

Erica Gilmore provides therapy in English.

Where is Erica Gilmore located?

Erica Gilmore is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Erica Gilmore as my therapist?

You can work with Erica Gilmore through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Erica Gilmore work with international clients?

Yes, Erica Gilmore works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Erica Gilmore cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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