- Anxiety support
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety
About Erin
Erin Hightower is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and motivation challenges. Erin also lists work around grief, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
Erin keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps. She listens to what is most troubling and helps people name the problem clearly. Conversations often move from understanding what is happening to trying small, manageable changes between sessions.
Her background includes a decade of direct practice supporting people through life transitions and painful events. That experience shapes a style that balances real-world problem solving with space to talk about difficult feelings. The clinician adapts pacing to each person’s needs and comfort level.
Erin pays attention to communication patterns and how relationships affect daily life. She works with issues like guilt, shame, isolation, and finding purpose. People who want concrete skills to reduce anxiety or improve confidence often find this approach practical and accessible.
Sessions include checking progress and adjusting plans as needed. Erin aims to help people build habits that support better sleep, clearer boundaries, and steadier coping when stress peaks. She accepts international clients and conducts work from her Kentucky practice.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method involves breaking anxiety into manageable parts - noticing triggers, testing fears with small steps, and building confidence through repeated practice. This approach helps with social anxiety and phobia, performance nerves, and situations that feel overwhelming.Another frequently used approach centers on improving communication and relationship skills. This technique teaches clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair misunderstandings. It is useful for people who want more effective everyday interactions and less conflict-driven stress.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Erin will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, pace, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting plans based on how a person responds.
For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins on busy days, and offer options that fit around work, family, and other commitments without promising a specific format.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship matters, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach to therapy?
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and talking through what is most distressing. The work moves from understanding problems to trying manageable changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working directly with people on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and provides services from that location.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.