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- Anger management
- Self esteem work
- Career coaching
About Eric
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 28 years of experience, Eric Crawford helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He also works with issues around addictions, grief, career concerns, and provides coaching support. Eric writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Eric views each person as the expert on their own story and looks for existing strengths to build on. In sessions he talks with clients about what is working and what gets in the way. He uses straightforward conversation and goal-oriented tasks to improve motivation, confidence, and coping skills.
Over his career he has helped many people address persistent worries and strong emotions. He supports work on anger management, breaking unhelpful habits, and processing loss. Sessions include realistic practice and small, achievable changes between meetings.
When people are unsure where to start, he helps map clear, short-term goals and steps to reach them. Eric emphasizes measurable progress and adjusts plans as needed. He encourages clients to notice small gains and to build momentum toward larger changes.
Practical concerns like job stress, career decisions, and managing life transitions are frequent topics. He combines discussion with problem-solving and accountability. People leave with concrete strategies they can use in daily life.
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Approach to evidence-based work and online sessions
Eric emphasizes evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and measurable steps. One common approach is behavioral strategies that break problems into specific actions and practice. These help with habits, motivation, and managing anger by changing what people do and testing what works. Another approach is problem-solving and goal-focused work. This involves setting short-term objectives, identifying obstacles, and trying small experiments to improve mood, stress, or work performance.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs and preferences, adjusts plans based on what helps, and checks progress regularly. The aim is practical improvement through shared decision-making about goals and methods.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work or caregiving and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when that is useful, or full-length sessions when more time is needed. Ask about available session types and scheduling while completing the matching questionnaire to plan what will work best.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, career issues, and coaching.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses plain, practical conversation and goal-focused work that builds on a person's strengths. Sessions include discussion, problem-solving, and homework to practice new skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of professional work experience in counseling and related support.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.