- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Social fears
About Erin
Erin Ridley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and supports those dealing with social fears and phobias.
Erin helps people talk through painful experiences and unwanted behaviors in a straightforward way. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. She offers a non-religious, LGBTQ+ affirming approach and pays attention to how identity and relationships shape distress.
Her method draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and underlying patterns. Erin helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and use coping skills in everyday life. She emphasizes building self-respect and steadier emotional responses over time.
Clients find work in sessions moves at a pace they can manage. Erin uses collaborative problem-solving so people can choose what feels right for them. Progress is tracked with simple, observable steps rather than vague promises.
She also supports recovery from addictive behaviors and helps people process post-traumatic stress with practical tools. For those who struggle with social situations or fear of being judged, sessions combine skill practice with attention to values and realistic goals.
How Erin uses evidence-based methods online
Erin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this helps people reduce anxious reactions and try different ways of responding in social situations. Another approach centers on skills training and behavior experiments to practice social interactions, build confidence, and manage stress in real life. Both approaches emphasize small, measurable steps and repeated practice so progress is visible.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erin collaborates with each person to choose which techniques fit best with their goals and preferences. That means checking what feels realistic, adjusting methods over time, and choosing exercises that suit daily life and values.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when needed. Therapists can guide practical skill practice between sessions so learning carries into everyday situations.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills, behavior change, and tracking progress together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Erin has 15 years of experience working with people on a range of concerns including post-traumatic stress and addictive behaviors.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English and within the United States.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.