Erica Gilmore, LCPC
Illinois LCPC offering compassionate, practical care
- Anxiety and stress support
- Trauma and addictions care
- LGBT and relationship work
About Erica Gilmore
Erica Gilmore is an Illinois-licensed LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) who combines a depth of professional experience with a strengths-based approach to help people navigate life’s challenges. She has 15 years of professional work experience and has held her license for seven years, offering support for stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression while also addressing relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
Erica centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address current problems. Her practice blends client-centered principles with evidence-informed techniques so that treatment is grounded in respect, collaboration, and practical skills tailored to the individual. She works with LGBT clients and supports those facing compassion fatigue, bipolar symptoms, and a range of co-occurring issues.
Recognizing that starting therapy can take courage, Erica aims to make the first step feel validated and purposeful. She is accepting new clients, including international clients, and offers multiple ways to engage that accommodate different schedules and needs.
Erica centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address current problems. Her practice blends client-centered principles with evidence-informed techniques so that treatment is grounded in respect, collaboration, and practical skills tailored to the individual. She works with LGBT clients and supports those facing compassion fatigue, bipolar symptoms, and a range of co-occurring issues.
Recognizing that starting therapy can take courage, Erica aims to make the first step feel validated and purposeful. She is accepting new clients, including international clients, and offers multiple ways to engage that accommodate different schedules and needs.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erica Gilmore have?
Erica Gilmore has 7 years of experience as a licensed therapist.
Is Erica Gilmore a licensed therapist?
Yes. Erica Gilmore holds the LCPC credential. License details are IL LCPC 180.011868.
In which languages does Erica Gilmore provide therapy?
Erica provides therapy in English.
Where is Erica Gilmore located?
Erica is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Erica Gilmore as my therapist?
You can work with Erica through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erica Gilmore work with international clients?
Yes, Erica Gilmore works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erica Gilmore cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and Erica's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Erica. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Erica integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them build on their own strengths - it is often helpful for people working through life changes, grief, or relationship concerns. CBT offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, which can be particularly useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. DBT combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it a good fit for those struggling with intense emotions, relationship conflict, or impulsive behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erica works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she tailors methods over time so treatment fits the individual’s needs. This shared decision-making helps ensure the approach feels practical and relevant.
Online therapy expands the ways people can access care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver effective support while meeting the practical needs of clients.