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Erica Gilmore, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Erica is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Erica. View 12 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

I’ve been working with Erica for several months, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She creates a warm and non-judgmental space that makes it easy to open up and explore personal challenges. Erica is insightful, attentive, and provides practical tools that have truly helped me in my journey of self-discovery and personal growth. I feel supported, understood, and empowered after each session. If you’re looking for a compassionate and skilled therapist, Erica is an excellent choice.

Reviewed November 2024

Amazing

Reviewed September 2024

More about Erica

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

I am licensed in Illinois with 15 years of professional work experience. I have had my license for 7 years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Erica Gilmore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568914877.

  • LCPC · Illinois · 180.011868 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Erica Gilmore

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

12 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Easy Recommend Excellent Great Understands Attentive Comfortable Compassion Empathetic

I’ve been working with Erica for several months, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She creates a warm and non-judgmental space that makes it easy to open up and explore personal challenges. Erica is insightful, attentive, and provides practical tools that have truly helped me in my journey of self-discovery and personal growth. I feel supported, understood, and empowered after each session. If you’re looking for a compassionate and skilled therapist, Erica is an excellent choice.

Reviewed November 2024

Amazing

Reviewed September 2024

Down to Earth. She's as much a philosopher as she is a therapist and relates to you through her own struggles and approaches in life. The real deal.

Reviewed March 2024

Erica has a peaceful, loving, and down-to-earth personality, while remaining a magnet for free-spirited fun that makes her very easy to connect with. She can connect with diverse populations and help people instantly feel at ease. Erica does a particularly excellent job guiding others to deeper levels of self awareness.

Reviewed December 2023

Erica is a realistic human who has tons of experience in many sectors. I appreciate that I can have a comfortable conversation with someone close to my own age and understands what’s really going on around us and in the world today. She is amazing.

Reviewed November 2023

I love Erica Gilmore as my therapist. She understands me, & is always willing to listen to everything I have to say or feel. She makes me feel great about myself, & I love her feedbacks. Definitely recommend her as a therapist, she’s the best!

Reviewed November 2023

Erica is, by far, the most well-informed, realistic, and progressive of therapists. She uses applicable life experiences and her own expansive knowledgebase to guide me in my own personal, professional, social, and spiritual growth. I leave each session feeling like I've learned something knew, and her effortless compassion and connection helps me more than I ever thought weekly therapy could provide. Each week, I look forward to our meetings, as conversation is natural. Erica also makes sure to challenge my own perspectives in ways that help me make find peace with myself and the world around me.

Reviewed September 2023

Erica keeps changing my life. I thought I knew what I needed from therapy, but instead I was introduced to a world foreign to me. We dove head first and now I am learning to live anew. What I'm gaining is more then a way to cope with ongoing issues. I am gaining something that will benefit me for the rest of my life. Nothing is worth more then looking forward to tomorrow and I look forward to tomorrow!

Reviewed August 2023

Very understanding and down to earth one of a kind therapists. Grateful to call her my therapist.

Reviewed July 2023

Erica Gilmore is a wonderful therapist who is very easy to connect with and great to talk to. I’m already using the the tools and strategies she’s recommended for me in my own life in positive ways. I enjoy talking to her a lot. It feels like talking to a friend.

Reviewed June 2023

Erica is AMAZING! She is relatable, humble, personable and really knows her stuff. She really shows you that she cares and is truly listening to what you’re saying. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2023

Really sweet, empathetic, and intelligent! I love the fact that I always feel heard afterwards and better after my sessions.

Reviewed February 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Erica Gilmore offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Erica Gilmore works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Erica Gilmore speak?

Erica Gilmore speaks English.

How many years of experience does Erica Gilmore have?

Erica Gilmore has 7 years of experience.

Where is Erica Gilmore licensed to practice?

Erica Gilmore is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Erica Gilmore accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Erica Gilmore accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Erica Gilmore offer?

Erica Gilmore offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Erica Gilmore?

Erica Gilmore can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Erica Gilmore?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.