Thanks for taking the time to get to know a little bit about me as you make an important decision about your recovery process. Finding the right therapy professional is the first of many important steps you will take and so thank you for taking the time to consider me as someone to work with. I don't take the process of therapy lightly.
I have worked in private practice for 14 years and have worked as a therapist for twenty years. My experience is extensive; however, my scope of practice includes working with survivors of trauma, sexual assault/sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse, post traumatic and complex-post traumatic stress, self-harming behaviors, depression, generalized anxiety, grief & loss, family conflict, disorders of personality and finally, working with children & adolescence. I have level I certification in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also have completed my post graduate training and supervision using Dialectical & Behavioral Therapy, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180006714
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Erika Luhn. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Compassionate!
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion f
I have gotten a lot out of our sessions. I'm learning how to think about situations in a way that lets me learn, grow, and be productive in dealing with challenges. Hugely helpful.
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Erika is a wonderful, Kind therapist and I highly recommend to anyone working through trauma.
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Abbie listens with compassion. She makes me feel comfortable to speak freely. Her input and response indicate her knowledge and respect for what she does! I would recommend Abbie to my best friends.
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Abbie was my first therapist I have ever had, and she did a great job at facilitating a good first impression. In many ways she felt like a good friend, and was always kind, respectful, and insightful. The way she framed questions in and of itself helped me reframe the way I looked at my struggles in order to begin overcoming them. Thank you Abbie!
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is the absolute best!!!
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse