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Erin McConnell

Erin McConnell, LPC

Texas

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions

  • stress management
  • addiction support
  • anger work

About Erin

Erin McConnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, and anger. Erin helps clients who are coping with relationship strain, work pressure, and social anxiety.

Erin prefers to learn each person's story before recommending a path forward. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try small changes that can reduce intense reactions. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear strategies rather than long theory discussions.

When anger or frustration is part of the picture, Erin breaks down what triggers the response and what happens next. She teaches ways to notice early signs, slow down, and choose a different response. The aim is to reduce shame and build manageable skills for everyday moments.

Erin also supports people working through addiction, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image concerns. She pays attention to co-occurring issues so interventions fit the whole situation, not just a single symptom. Her work includes helping with communication problems and control issues that make daily life harder.

People meet Erin for straightforward discussions and concrete tools. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's needs. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach she uses helps people recognize triggers and step-by-step reactions so they can choose different responses. This approach is useful for anger, anxiety, and stress because it breaks down moments into manageable pieces. Another approach centers on behavioral strategies to change patterns tied to habits and addiction. It involves setting clear goals, tracking small changes, and adjusting plans based on results.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erin treats therapy as a collaboration and will help decide which methods fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a technique for a few sessions and shifting if it isn't helping in the expected way.

The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy life. Check the session options before booking to confirm whether phone or video sessions are available. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time, make it simpler to keep short weekly check-ins, and let them maintain continuity when routines change. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work so skills are practiced between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Erin address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, addictions, and anger. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear strategies and skill building over abstract discussion.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes work with co-occurring issues and behavior concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. Her credential is listed as TX LPC.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video is available.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during sign-up.

How do I begin working with her?

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

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