Erin Byrnes , LPC

Erin Byrnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Washington with 20 years of experience supporting people through trauma recovery, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions. She brings a steady, compassionate presence to therapeutic work and draws on a range of clinical approaches to meet each person where they are.

With a focus on building open and nonjudgmental spaces, Erin helps clients name difficult thoughts and emotions and develop practical tools for coping and growth. Her practice addresses relationship and family concerns, communication challenges, codependency and attachment difficulties, as well as mood concerns such as postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder. Erin also works with issues around impulsivity, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose.

Clients who work with Erin can expect collaborative, strengths-oriented care aimed at increasing resilience and improving day-to-day functioning. She emphasizes courage and small, achievable steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches Offered Online

Erin integrates several proven approaches to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotions and behaviors; it helps people repair connection patterns and improve how they relate to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Erin collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and life commitments, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on meaningful, goal-oriented work together.