- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Self esteem
About Erin
Erin O'Donnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, depression, and people coping with life changes, including young adult issues.
Erin uses straightforward conversation to help clients sort out what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep people stuck and on practical steps to try in everyday life. She listens for worries about relationships, work, money, and identity that commonly show up in early adulthood.
Her approach balances active problem solving with space for understanding difficult feelings. She helps people spot unhelpful thinking, manage panic or social fear, and practice healthier ways of relating to others. Practical skills and small experiments between sessions are often part of the work.
Erin also addresses attachment and communication struggles that affect how people connect. She talks through issues of control, guilt, shame, and isolation so clients can notice choices they have now. For obsessive thoughts or panic attacks she helps people learn steps to reduce immediate distress and regain functioning.
People who are questioning identity or navigating the transition after school or a first job will find her experienced with those pressures. To get started clients use the site's matching flow and schedule an initial session to see if the approach fits their goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Erin uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on improving relationships. Cognitive-style work helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts that feed anxiety and low self-esteem; it teaches simple experiments and practical reframes to try between sessions. Behavioral strategies target panic, compulsions, and avoidance by guiding gradual exposure and routine changes so daily life becomes more manageable.She also addresses attachment and communication patterns by looking at how someone relates to others and practicing new ways of asking for needs. Deciding which mix of methods to use is collaborative; the therapist and client check in about goals and try approaches that fit the client's situation and preferences.
Session formats are not spelled out in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy around work or school, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter time of day. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and in-session skill practice to make progress without requiring a specific physical location.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and young adult issues such as transitions, identity, and early career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines direct conversation and practical steps. She focuses on spotting unhelpful patterns and trying small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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