Erin Orentas (she/her)

PsyD
Accepting Clients

Clinical psychologist specializing in addressing concerns related to mood, anxiety, attachment and relationships, and identity.

Addictions Counselor in Illinois

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I take a collaborative, empowering approach to therapy. You are the expert on your life, and together we’ll explore your experiences to better understand what may be holding you back. My goal is to help you uncover the insight, clarity, and inner strengths you already have to create meaningful change. Regardless of your reason for starting therapy, I will strive to help you gain a better understanding of who you are, and find your path towards a more fulfilling, satisfying life.

My Background and Approach

I graduated with my Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from Roosevelt University in 2023 and my undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2018. I have been fortunate to gain a variety of experiences working with individuals of a wide range of ages, cultural backgrounds, and presenting concerns. Throughout my work, I have found that therapy is an invaluable tool to help individuals find relief from their mental health difficulties and determine what will help them become the best version of themselves. I enjoy working with clients through an interpersonal, relational lens. This means that I believe the therapeutic relationship can be healing in itself, and in order to aid the healing process I also use components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, and others. If you're not sure what works best for you, that's okay! We will work together to identify goals to make the process of therapy feel accessible, realistic, and healing.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Attachment Psychosis and Schizophrenia
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Aetna PPO
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Blue Cross or Independence Blue Cross
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Reach out to Erin