- Client-centered work
- CBT for thoughts
- DBT emotion skills
About Erin
Erin Spensley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with six years of experience. She helps adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. Erin also supports people facing challenges related to addiction, ADHD, career changes, intimacy, and self-esteem.
She uses clear, practical conversations in sessions. Erin leans on client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person. She also draws from attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions and patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her plan when unhelpful thoughts and behaviors are getting in the way. When emotional regulation is a problem, she brings in techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach skills for managing intense feelings and impulses.
Erin pays attention to relationship patterns and communication; she uses approaches influenced by the Gottman Method for people who want to change how they connect with others. Sessions aim to be practical - identifying small changes that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
Her work includes attention to specific concerns such as caregiving stress, body image, attachment issues, and challenges linked to alternative sexual cultures. Sessions are conducted in English and for people located in Wisconsin. For international options, clients should confirm current offerings before booking.
How Erin’s approaches translate to online work
Erin combines client-centered methods with Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation follows what feels most important to the person and builds goals together. Attachment-based ideas look at how past relationship patterns influence present reactions and help people notice and change those patterns.CBT gives clear tools for testing unhelpful thoughts and building different habits. It is often used when stress, anxiety, anger, or low mood are getting in the way of day-to-day life. The therapist will discuss which approaches make sense and adjust them as goals and needs evolve; figuring out the best fit is a collaborative process.
The practical upside of meeting online is that sessions can fit into a busy week more easily. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a lunch break, use phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, or keep a brief weekly touchpoint while managing other responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addiction concerns, and related struggles listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered conversations and evidence-based techniques to address daily problems and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing clinician in Wisconsin.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.