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Entry 153538Kentucky / United States

Erin Hightower

Erin Hightower, LCSW

Kentucky 11 years in practice

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Trauma and abuse

About Erin

Erin Hightower is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and related areas listed in her specialties.

She works by listening first and shaping conversations to practical needs. Sessions focus on identifying what feels most urgent, naming patterns that cause pain, and trying small changes to see what helps. Erin emphasizes respect and sensitivity in how she interacts with people.

People come for a range of issues from grief and intimate problems to eating and sleeping difficulties. She also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety. The work often combines talk about recent events and habits with steps to change daily routines.

Erin adapts the plan as clients progress. She checks in about goals and adjusts approaches when needed. The emphasis is on manageable steps rather than long lists of tasks.

Her practice supports English-speaking clients and she accepts international clients. Sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.

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How Erin uses evidence-based techniques in online work

Erin describes her approach as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means sessions will focus on practical methods that address current problems and patterns. For example, therapy often includes structured conversations that identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.

Another common element is trauma-focused support that helps people put upsetting events into context, reduce their day-to-day impact, and build coping skills. This work tends to combine talking through what happened with small, doable steps to feel more in control of daily life.

Choosing the right method is part of the process. Erin will work together with each person to pick approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are revisited regularly and adjusted when something is not working.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the matching questionnaire and first session to make sessions fit into everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCoping with life changes

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Kentucky

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and related concerns such as grief, eating and sleeping problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach begins with listening and practical conversation. She focuses on naming patterns, setting small goals, and adjusting plans as needed.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during the matching process.

How are sessions billed and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time. Cost varies by location.

How do I start a first session?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Erin Hightower

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