CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

EL Portrait of Erin Lee

Erin Lee

Calm, practical therapy for daily life

LCSW Illinois

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Erin

Erin Lee is an Illinois-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of clinical experience. She earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and holds an additional certification in mindfulness.

Background and approach

Over two decades she has supported people coping with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related life stressors. Erin emphasizes practical, teachable strategies that can be used right away to ease daily burdens and improve functioning.

Her therapeutic style blends solution-focused work with elements of dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness training to help clients notice what matters and take small, achievable steps toward change. Erin creates a calm, compassionate space for exploring obstacles and learning new habits, favoring accessible self-care and psychoeducational tools.

For clients seeking faster relief, she offers a summer-focused fast track approach that concentrates on six sessions across three weeks with a clear goal, while also providing ongoing options for those pursuing shorter-term work. She offers sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

Approaches for Online Progress and Practical Change

Erin commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding, a practical approach useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to clarify values and encourage committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be helpful for navigating life changes and sustaining motivation. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are incorporated for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when those areas are relevant.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Erin discusses goals and preferences with each person and combines techniques from these modalities to match individual needs rather than relying on a single method. Clients work together with the therapist to track progress and adjust strategies when needed.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, practice skills between sessions, and use brief check-ins when that suits a client's routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Erin works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting issues, self-esteem struggles, depression, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice integrates solution-focused therapy alongside acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to offer practical skills and present-focused change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience practicing in Illinois and has spent that time working with a range of mood, stress, and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.012674 and practices from an Illinois location.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Erin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English