- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose work
- ADHD and coping
About Erin
Erin Brumback is an Illinois LCSW with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Erin also supports concerns around life purpose and mood struggles.
Erin emphasizes a strengths-based approach that treats the person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps and collaborative problem solving. She aims to help clients identify what matters next after a change in work, relationships, or health.
In practice Erin listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. She talks through communication habits, control issues, and attachment dynamics. Conversations may cover body image, codependency, family conflict, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Erin also addresses specific stressors such as fertility concerns, domestic violence histories, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and difficulty regulating mood. She works with people who want concrete coping strategies and clearer day-to-day routines.
Outside clinical work Erin enjoys spending time in nature, being around animals, reading, watching films, thrift shopping, and visiting cafes with friends and family. Those personal interests sometimes inform gentle, real-world examples during sessions.
Approaches for finding direction and managing mood online
Erin uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach addresses patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain anxiety and depression by teaching concrete skills for mood management and problem solving. This helps when low mood or worry gets in the way of daily tasks.Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and reduce codependent reactions. This work centers on noticing repeating dynamics and trying different responses in everyday situations. Such techniques can be useful for people dealing with family problems, communication issues, and feelings of isolation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Erin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans based on how a person responds and what matters most to them.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins during work breaks or between obligations. They also make it simpler to meet with a licensed professional from different locations when scheduling is tight.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, coping with life changes, and life purpose questions, plus related issues such as attachment, body image, and isolation.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her style is strengths-based and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps, identifying patterns, and figuring out what matters next after major life changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in the mental health field.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices from Illinois.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.