- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- CBT and DBT methods
About Eric
Eric Tillman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. He focuses on common early-adult pressures such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and questions around identity and purpose.
Eric works with people who are managing life transitions like leaving home, starting work, or finishing school. He also supports those coping with grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and burnout from caregiving or work. He lists additional focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and substance use concerns.
His approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. He uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns, test small changes, and build new habits. Sessions prioritize clear goals and skills people can try between meetings.
Eric tends to focus on skills for managing strong emotions, breaking cycles of avoidance or impulsivity, and improving communication in close relationships. He draws on psychodynamic ideas when helpful to understand how past experiences shape current reactions. He balances talking through feelings with specific tools for coping and decision making.
People who contact him can expect straightforward conversation about what matters most to them. He asks about daily routines, goals, and immediate concerns, then helps set a practical plan for short-term steps and longer-term growth.
How his approaches translate to online work
Many of Eric's methods map well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the person's priorities, creating space for concerns about career, relationships, or identity to be the work's focus. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; online meetings can include short experiments, homework, and skill practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills that can be taught, practiced, and reviewed in virtual meetings.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Eric works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person's goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as needs change. The first sessions usually involve setting clear targets and deciding what tools to try next.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the environments where they live and work while still getting structured support from a licensed professional.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related areas listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on skills and real-life changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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