Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
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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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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Anthem
- BCBS Community
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- County Care
- Medicaid
- Meridian
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 207-7560
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149013216 Erin Matthews
- In Practice for 21 years
- Attended Smith College , MSW , Graduated 2005
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Erin Matthews
Education and Years In Practice
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or Email us 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
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
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3 Endorsements
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
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (773) 207-7560
Groups
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Location
Additional Location
Peoria, IL 61605
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Cities
Living In Empathy: Erin Matthews, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 207-7560