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Erin Spensley

Erin Spensley, LPC

Therapist · Wisconsin · 6+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Wisconsin
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Wisconsin)
LPC · No. 11942 - 125
NPI
1184440711

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  • Anxiety and stress
  • Relationship focus
  • Practical coping skills

About Erin

Erin Spensley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working in Wisconsin. She focuses on helping people who are facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and other tough life moments. Erin aims to make sessions a place where people feel seen and understood.

She brings six years of clinical experience to sessions and uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Erin often blends Attachment-Based ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods when helpful. This combination supports learning new ways of relating, spotting unhelpful thought patterns, and building practical coping skills.

Erin pays attention to life transitions and stressors common in midlife and later years, including aging and geriatric issues. She also offers support around grief, caregiver stress, addiction concerns, and identity-related topics such as LGBT matters. Her work includes attention to intimacy, communication challenges, and emotional regulation.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and straightforward. Erin helps people set goals, try small changes between sessions, and track what is working. Conversations focus on usable strategies and clearer understanding of how past experiences shape present choices.

People who prefer a warm, down-to-earth style may find her approach helpful. Erin invites clients to bring real-life problems and curiosities - and to work at a pace that fits their lives.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin

Languages

English

How Erin’s approaches guide online work

Erin draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people notice how they connect, feel safer in relationships, and change unhelpful interaction habits.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting and testing thoughts that get in the way. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many day-to-day challenges by teaching practical tools to shift thinking and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Erin treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress or new concerns arise.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also let someone choose times that match their energy and daily routine, making consistent progress more achievable.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erin commonly help address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, addictions, caregiver stress, and aging and geriatric issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She uses practical strategies and helps people set achievable goals between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Erin has six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and works with people navigating life changes and emotional challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

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

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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