About Eric
Eric Crawford is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor with 28 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Eric speaks plainly and centers the conversation on each person’s strengths.
He encourages small steps toward clearer goals and greater motivation. He treats addiction and grief concerns and offers career coaching alongside therapy work. Sessions aim to build confidence and coping skills that fit everyday life.
How Eric works
Eric believes people know their own stories and he helps them use those strengths to move forward. His approach is collaborative and goal-focused. He listens for what matters most and helps set realistic steps to improve mood and reduce overwhelm.
This can include strategies for managing angry responses, easing anxiety, or finding direction after major changes. Over nearly three decades he has worked with many people facing similar issues. That experience shapes how he tailors practical tools to each situation.
The work is paced to match what the person can manage at any time. Eric emphasizes courage in taking the first step and stays alongside clients as they test new habits. He supports decision-making around career and motivation and coaches toward clearer next steps.
The aim is steady, manageable progress toward a more satisfying life.
What Eric works with
The areas below are the ones Eric selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 28 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques work online
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on teaching practical skills people can use right away. For example, brief problem-solving methods help people break down stressors and try small, manageable steps to reduce overwhelm. Behavioral strategies focus on building new routines and activities that lift mood and boost motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and needs and then suggest approaches that fit your situation. Together you decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the plan flexible and collaborative.
Online therapy provides several practical benefits. Video calls let you use visual cues and have longer, more interactive sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, emotional support between sessions, or when a shorter contact fits a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain momentum and stick with the plan while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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A practical next step
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