Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois and received her Master’s in Social Work from Aurora University. Prior to working at Riverview, Erin worked as a Mental Health Juvenile Justice Clinician doing work with youth involved in the criminal justice system and as a Sexual Assault Medical and Legal Advocate.
Erin has experience working with children, adolescents and young adults. Through her experience as an Advocate, she also worked with adults. Erin has worked with those who are experiencing suicidal ideation, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma and truancy. She incorporates a variety of modalities, including Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Informed care.
Erin always brings her authentic self to session and meets clients where they are at. She believes taking time to build rapport and gain trust is a key factor in treatment. Finally, she believes that parents and clients are the experts of their own lives and that listening to their needs creates a better therapeutic atmosphere and helps achieve goals!
Outside of her professional life, Erin enjoys spending time with her young son and her dog, Ruby Rae. She also enjoys reading and binging the occasional tv series.