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Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW

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Chicago, IL 60618
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Now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield Community (Medicaid). Is the person in the mirror becoming a stranger? It is normal for work, finances, relationships, love, friendships, family, loss, and/or health to generate intense feelings of emotional distress. You are not alone. You are not going crazy. Our motto is this: We will meet you where you are and take you where you want to be. There is hope. You can be YOU again. Getting out of bed can feel good again. When you need to look at something painful, a safe space is waiting for you with empathy and compassion.
Our style is open, affirming and empowering. While psychotherapy and coaching are not easy, it can be highly beneficial for most people. Living in Empathy clients consistently report positive outcomes like a greater sense of well-being, improved mood, increased self-worth, satisfaction in relationships, and deepened personal insight.
We at Living in Empathy hold many titles. We are solo mothers, sisters, partners, friends and/or daughters. We go to therapy as therapists. We are survivors of burnout and career stress. We work passionately to empower and heal, all the while helping clients consciously create the best version of themselves. See the therapy team photos below.
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Living In Empathy

Chicago, IL 60618

(773) 207-7560

Peoria, IL 61605

Website
Our practice is completely virtual. Bcbs/Aetna PPO plans and Medicaid with no waitlist
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Racial Identity 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (773) 207-7560
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Living In Empathy

Chicago, IL 60618

(773) 207-7560

Peoria, IL 61605

Website
Our practice is completely virtual. Bcbs/Aetna PPO plans and Medicaid with no waitlist
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Racial Identity 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem
  • BCBS Community
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • County Care
  • Medicaid
  • Meridian
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO is the only insurance that is accepted. Please call your insurance to know you if you have a deductible.
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-7560
"
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO is the only insurance that is accepted. Please call your insurance to know you if you have a deductible.
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-7560

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Erin Matthews

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149013216 Erin Matthews
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 21 years
  • Attended Smith College , MSW , Graduated 2005
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Modern approach to one-on-one work, groups, and corporate training to teach empathy for self and others.
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-7560
"
Modern approach to one-on-one work, groups, and corporate training to teach empathy for self and others.
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-7560

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Racial Identity

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Justice
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Do these issues align with your needs? or (773) 207-7560
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Do these issues align with your needs? or (773) 207-7560

3 Endorsements

Liliana Alfaro
Liliana Alfaro
Pre-Licensed ProfessionalMFTMA
Erin is an incredibly compassionate, direct, and genuine therapist and private practice owner! I'm grateful to have met and learn so much from her. She provides outstanding therapy to her clients. She's the real deal!
Dominique Rodriguez
Dominique Rodriguez
CounselorMEdLCPCNCC
I love Erin's approach, she has a special way of connecting with her clients in a raw, authentic way!
Sweetbay Mental Health
Sweetbay Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-CLICSWNCSSW
Erin Matthews is a gifted and grounded therapist whose warmth and insight help people grow in empathy, awareness, and self-worth. Her trauma-informed, identity-conscious, and down-to-earth approach inspires healing and transformation.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Reality Therapy
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (773) 207-7560
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (773) 207-7560

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Living In Empathy

Chicago, IL 60618

(773) 207-7560

Additional Location

Peoria, IL 61605

(773) 207-7560
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Our practice is completely virtual. Bcbs/Aetna PPO plans and Medicaid with no waitlist
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 207-7560
"
Our practice is completely virtual. Bcbs/Aetna PPO plans and Medicaid with no waitlist
Photo of Erin Matthews - Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 207-7560