Erin Matthews (she/her/hers)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Self-care is how to take your power back. I’m here to help you activate it.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in , IL

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Is the person in the mirror becoming a stranger? It is normal for work, finances, relationships, love, friendships, family, loss, and/or health to generate intense feelings of emotional distress. The person we see in the mirror becomes a stranger. You are not alone. You are not going crazy. My motto is this: I will meet you where you are and take you where you want to be. There is hope. Getting out of bed can feel good again.

My Background and Approach

My style is open, affirming and empowering. While psychotherapy and coaching are not easy, it can be highly beneficial for most people. My clients report consistently positive outcomes like a greater sense of well-being, improved mood, increased self-worth, enhanced communication ability, coping skills, satisfaction in relationships, and deepened personal insight. When we need to look at something painful, I strive to do so with empathy and courage. I utilize a strength based approach to find solutions rather than problems. I coach with compassion to empower clients to open their minds to new possibilities.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 21 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

Reach out to Erin