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Erin Wold, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - Anxiety and Mood concerns
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About Erin
Erin Wold is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with seven years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, and depression.
Erin uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change habits that cause distress. Sessions focus on clear goals, concrete skills, and small experiments to try between meetings. She also supports people who want to improve communication or clarify life purpose.
Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. That mix lets her offer thought-focused strategies, values-based actions, and skills for handling strong emotions. Clients leave with specific tools they can use in everyday situations.
Erin emphasizes collaboration during sessions. She talks through what’s been tried, what’s working, and what needs to change. Progress is tracked with short-term goals and regular check-ins so adjustments can be made as needed.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. People who want structured help with symptoms, behavior patterns, or improving communication often choose this style. Language used in sessions is English and services are provided from Illinois.
How cognitive and skills-based approaches work online
Erin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try different responses. CBT focuses on specific thoughts and behaviors, which makes it easy to set concrete homework and review progress in subsequent sessions.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage committed action, and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for practical emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills. ACT helps people move toward what matters to them, while DBT provides step-by-step techniques for managing strong emotions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before deciding which methods to emphasize. Clients and therapist check progress and adjust methods as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that do not require being on camera. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to match session length and structure to practical needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on most?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, and depression while also addressing communication problems and life purpose.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to practice between meetings.
What is her experience with these issues?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and applying CBT, ACT, and DBT techniques.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing from Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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