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Erin O'Donnell

Erin O'Donnell, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate, practical support for self-esteem and stress

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20 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Compassionate listener
  • Practical steps
  • 20 years experience

About Erin

Erin O'Donnell is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also supports people facing life transitions and those working to build motivation and confidence.

Her style is direct and compassionate. Erin listens first, then adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on small changes that add up over time.

Erin works with concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, obsessive or compulsive behavior, and loneliness. She also addresses attachment challenges, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame. Young adult issues and self-love are part of her practice as well.

Clients can expect straightforward guidance and a focus on what matters most to their day-to-day life. Erin emphasizes respect and sensitivity while encouraging personal agency. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where goals and methods are shaped together.

To begin, she asks about what led someone to seek help and what small, realistic steps feel doable. That approach helps people notice progress sooner and keeps work focused on the next practical move toward a more satisfying life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method helps people notice what actually works in day-to-day situations and build confidence.

Another approach centers on improving relationships and attachment patterns by looking at how people connect and communicate. Sessions may include practicing clearer communication and safe boundary-setting to reduce conflict and increase emotional safety in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Erin collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their situation and goals. Together they try things, review what helps, and adjust plans as needed so the approach matches the client's needs and preferences.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow people to meet with a licensed professional from their Colorado location while keeping therapy consistent across life changes.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erin commonly help with?

Erin supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. She also works with LGBT-related concerns and coping with life changes.

How would you describe Erin's therapeutic style?

Her approach is respectful and direct. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and focuses on practical steps between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

Erin has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling. She brings long-term clinical experience to common concerns like panic, OCD, and social anxiety.

What credentials and location are listed for Erin?

She holds an LPC credential and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Erin?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to start therapy?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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