- Anxiety and stress
- Self-esteem work)
- Coping strategies)
About Erin
Erin Brumback is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with six years of clinical experience. She works with people concerned about stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Erin also addresses related issues such as attachment struggles, body image, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
Erin uses a strengths-based outlook that treats people as the experts in their own lives. Sessions are collaborative and focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings. Conversations tend to be direct and grounded, with attention to everyday challenges like managing impulses, handling guilt and shame, or navigating family and fertility concerns.
Her style aims to help people build clearer goals and develop new coping habits. That can mean practicing different ways to communicate, testing small behavior changes, or working on routines that reduce overwhelm. She pays attention to patterns such as control issues, emptiness, or recurring mood shifts.
Erin keeps approach descriptions straightforward and evidence-informed. She will work with each person to choose techniques that match their priorities and comfort level. The focus is on usable strategies for life, not on labels.
Outside work she enjoys nature, animals, reading, films, thrift shopping, cafés, and spending time with loved ones. That perspective often shapes practical examples and conversational ways to test small changes in day-to-day life.
How Erin approaches online therapy and techniques
Erin uses evidence-based techniques that focus on skills people can practice between sessions. One common approach is skills training that targets anxiety and impulsivity by teaching breathing, thought-checking, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. This helps people break down social or performance fears into manageable tasks.Another approach is behavioral activation for low mood and depression. It concentrates on rebuilding routines, increasing small rewarding activities, and tracking changes in energy and mood to guide what comes next. That method aims to create momentum through specific, doable actions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Erin discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on their goals, pacing, and comfort. The process is collaborative and focused on practical fit rather than assuming a single method will suit everyone.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, such as taking a session during a lunch break, joining from a quieter location, or avoiding travel time. Therapists often find that regular, shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions both have a place depending on a person’s schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also addresses related issues like attachment, body image, codependency, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths-based and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer goals for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in the mental health field.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.