Erin Riley, LPC
Practical, collaborative support for parenting and life stressors
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
About Erin
Erin Riley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, parenting strain, grief, and relationship struggles. She also supports people working through trauma, mood concerns like bipolar disorder, and challenges related to attention and compassion fatigue. Erin keeps sessions warm and interactive.
She meets people where they are and builds goals together. Her tone is motivated but down-to-earth, aimed at practical steps rather than long lectures.
Background and approach
Her work draws on client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas help with change and building momentum.
Erin has three years of post-graduate experience in mental health. That experience includes supporting people with intellectual disability and those on the autism spectrum, and helping with substance use and crisis-related concerns. In sessions she aims to tailor the conversation and plan to each person’s needs.
People can expect a collaborative process with concrete strategies, skill-building, and chances to reflect on values and goals. She offers a compassionate presence while staying focused on what will help most now. Sessions are offered in English and are provided online in formats that suit different schedules.
Erin focuses on practical tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes, and she helps people find what works for their life and parenting demands.
What Erin works with
Everything Erin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Erin helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Erin lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online parenting and life challenges
Erin commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following what matters most to the person; it helps people feel understood and clarify their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change patterns that get in the way.She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas when relationships or parenting strain are central. Those ideas focus on identifying emotions and how they shape interactions, which can help when communication breaks down or attachment issues arise. Choosing an approach is a team effort; the therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit best together.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face connection and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a brief check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, ongoing tracking of progress, or moments when writing feels easier than talking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, and busy schedules while keeping the focus on useful tools and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Erin
What concerns does this therapist address?
Erin focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, relationship issues, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and motivated. She works collaboratively and uses practical techniques to help people meet goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of post-graduate experience working in the mental health field with a range of concerns and populations.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds the LPC credential and practices from Pennsylvania.
In which languages are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Erin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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