- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Relationship issues
About Erin
Erin Hightower is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with motivation or self-esteem.
She works with concerns related to addiction, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping, and coping with life changes. Erin also supports people dealing with social anxiety, isolation, guilt and shame, communication problems, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
In sessions she focuses on practical conversation and concrete steps. People can expect clear talk about what is causing distress and ways to try different responses. Erin adapts the pace and topics to what the client needs at the moment rather than following a strict script.
Her style emphasizes respect and sensitivity. She says the first step toward change takes courage, and she offers steady support while someone figures out what matters next. Erin helps people sort priorities, test small changes, and notice what shifts in daily life.
She accepts clients who live outside the United States as noted. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Erin works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer daily functioning. One common approach emphasizes identifying current patterns that keep stress and anxiety active and then testing small behavioral or thinking changes to see what helps. This method is direct and geared toward relieving day-to-day symptoms and building steadier routines.Another useful technique centers on processing difficult events such as trauma or loss through paced conversation and stabilizing skills. This approach helps people manage intense feelings and then re-engage with daily life in safer, more manageable steps. Both approaches aim to reduce distress and increase a person’s ability to handle challenges rather than promising a fixed outcome.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review a person’s history, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. If something isn’t working, she adjusts the plan together with the client.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use video or phone sessions depending on what clients prefer and what is offered, and online work can make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, addictions, grief, and related issues such as self-esteem and motivation.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her approach uses practical conversation and concrete steps to identify causes of distress and try different responses that fit a client's daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of professional experience as a clinician working with these types of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices with that credential in mind.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.