Erin Riley, LPC
Collaborative counselor for stress, relationships, and recovery
- Anxiety and stress support
- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship and family care
About Erin Riley
Erin Riley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York - both credentials that indicate formal state licensure to provide mental health counseling. She has three years of post-graduate experience working across a range of settings and with diverse presenting concerns. Erin has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, sexuality questions, crisis situations, trauma, and grief, and she has substantial experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and those on the autism spectrum.
Her practice also addresses issues such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria, impulsivity, narcissistic dynamics, and non-monogamous relationship arrangements. Erin works with LGBT clients and with families navigating complex transitions and co-occurring conditions. Her counseling style is warm, interactive, light, and motivated, and she emphasizes treating each person with respect and compassion while meeting them where they are.
Erin draws on client-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each client’s needs and goals. She focuses on collaboration and practical steps so clients can build empowerment and move toward meaningful change.
Her practice also addresses issues such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria, impulsivity, narcissistic dynamics, and non-monogamous relationship arrangements. Erin works with LGBT clients and with families navigating complex transitions and co-occurring conditions. Her counseling style is warm, interactive, light, and motivated, and she emphasizes treating each person with respect and compassion while meeting them where they are.
Erin draws on client-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each client’s needs and goals. She focuses on collaboration and practical steps so clients can build empowerment and move toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGender dysphoriaImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erin Riley have?
Erin Riley has three years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Erin Riley a licensed therapist?
Yes. Erin Riley holds the LPC credential. License details: PA LPC PC012480.
In which languages does Erin Riley provide therapy?
Erin Riley provides therapy in English.
Where is Erin Riley located?
Erin Riley is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Erin Riley as my therapist?
You can work with Erin Riley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erin Riley work with international clients?
Erin Riley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erin Riley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. 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
Erin integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective drives the process and where personal strengths and values are foregrounded - this approach often helps with self-exploration, relationship concerns, and building confidence. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and introducing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-focused therapy targets emotional responses and attachment patterns to improve connection in relationships and can be especially helpful for couples and family dynamics.Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself, and Erin collaborates with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they shape a plan that may combine techniques rather than relying on a single model.
Online sessions offer flexibility in how therapy happens - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into a busy life and to access help when travel or scheduling would otherwise be a barrier. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt exercises, skills practice, and emotionally focused work to these formats to maintain continuity and progress toward goals.