Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Eric works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Eric
Eric Crawford is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 28 years of experience in Illinois. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, motivation, and depression. He frames clients as the experts in their own stories and aims to support people who want a more fulfilling life.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels stuck and what has helped before. Sessions look at daily patterns, warning signs, and small changes that can reduce tension.
Background and approach
He often works with people facing major life shifts, grief, career stress, and struggles with addictive behavior. Crawford encourages building on a person's strengths. He helps set concrete goals and checks progress in ways that fit each person.
That might mean refining coping skills, practicing new responses to anger, or reshaping routines that sap motivation. Appointments can focus on short-term problem solving or longer-term change depending on individual needs. He supports practical tools for managing emotions and improving confidence at work and home.
The aim is steady, usable progress rather than quick fixes. People who want to begin meet him through an intake process that matches goals to the right format. He guides next steps, from initial planning to scheduling sessions that fit a busy life.
Communication is offered in English and tailored to what each person says they need.
What Eric works with
Everything Eric lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Eric's practice.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Many clients benefit from brief, focused techniques that teach how to respond differently to stress and anger. One common approach uses structured skill-building to manage strong emotions and reduce reactive behavior; sessions practice specific strategies and real-life rehearsal to make new responses more natural over time.Another useful approach concentrates on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them in everyday life. This method helps people notice what they tell themselves, try small experiments, and decide what thoughts actually help or hinder progress. It is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation problems.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients are invited to offer feedback so care stays aligned with their needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face work when interaction matters, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth or cameras are limited, and messaging supports quick check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy routines.
Questions people ask about Eric
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addiction issues, grief, career pressures, and coping with life changes.
What is his approach in sessions?
He emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation to identify patterns and small changes that reduce distress.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 28 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential listed as LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.