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Erika Luhn

IL LCPC 180006714
Credentials
IL LCPC 180006714
NPI Number
1073664884
Location
Illinois
Languages
English
Erika Luhn

Accepting new clients

22 years experience
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About Erika Luhn

As a licensed therapist in Illinois with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship dynamics. I bring deep expertise in helping clients work through issues like isolation, guilt, shame, body image concerns, and interpersonal struggles.

My approach is compassionate and tailored, with a particular commitment to supporting women, young adults, and individuals experiencing life transitions. I understand the intricate ways trauma, mood disorders, and family dynamics intersect, and I’m dedicated to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for healing and growth.

Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I offer a nuanced, empathetic approach that honors each person’s unique journey. Whether you’re dealing with relationship challenges, processing past experiences, or seeking to enhance personal resilience, I’m here to provide thoughtful, professional guidance.

Licenses

LCPC
180006714

Professional experience

  • ADHD
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Attachment issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • First responder issues
  • Guilt and shame
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Mood disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-harm
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Women's issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Abbie has gotten me thru some of the toughest times in my life. I’m so thankful she is in my life.”

“Compassionate!”

“I have gotten a lot out of our sessions. I'm learning how to think about situations in a way that lets me learn, grow, and be productive in dealing with challenges. Hugely helpful.”

“Erika is a wonderful, Kind therapist and I highly recommend to anyone working through trauma.”

“Abbie listens with compassion. She makes me feel comfortable to speak freely. Her input and response indicate her knowledge and respect for what she does! I would recommend Abbie to my best friends.”

“Abbie was my first therapist I have ever had, and she did a great job at facilitating a good first impression. In many ways she felt like a good friend, and was always kind, respectful, and insightful. The way she framed questions in and of itself helped me reframe the way I looked at my struggles in order to begin overcoming them. Thank you Abbie!”

“She is the absolute best!!!”

“Erika made me feel comfortable being myself and speaking freely. She let me talk but also asked good prompting questions to get to know me and how I think. We've only had one session, but I also sent two messages and she was really prompt with her responses, which is a huge strength of the BetterHelp platform and her professionalism. It feels like I have a mental health ally in her.”

“She is phenomenal. Listens, so articulate, and makes you think in a very comfortable setting!”

“She really enjoyed her session and is looking forward to her next one”

“Abbie (Erika Luhn) is very perceptive and does not need a lot of information to understand how to help.”

“Erika/Abbie has been so supportive and lovely to have as my therapist. I looked forward to my sessions with her as I felt after every session I was given more insights to my issues and in turn given the constructive thinking to help aid them. I've become a lot more aware and emotionally conscious as opposed to very emotionally turbulent. This has reflected very positively in my relationships and general outlook to life. Abbie has been wonderful, I would recommend her to absolutely anyone, especially those who've never tried therapy before she very much held my hand through everything. This was the best first experience I could have had to therapy.”

“My sessions with Erika were insightful, positive, and intentional. She has helped me work through some conflicts and get to the root of my problems. I feel like she cares. Her goal was for me to be emotionally healthy, helping me to understand why I felt as I did and additionally giving me the tools to maintain. I appreciate her time and work.”

“She is a very helpful and encouraging person. An excellent therapist. Every session is building up my soul, which is producing more long-term benefits in my life and in others around me.”

“Therapy is wonderful and tricky. Finding a good fir with a therapist is a lot like buying shoes. They may look great and might seem to go well with your plan, but they may pinch your toes or squeeze your sole. I think Betterhelp takes the paring of their therapist and clients seriously and have taken great measure to ensure the best fit is made. The third party check in is a great way to create a safe environment for the client to express any concerns they may have re: their therapist as well as overall delivery of services. <br /> I've been changing gears on Erika since we began and she has supported my process. She both keeps me focused while I navigate between what I believe or perceive are the problems and allows me to shift my focus as I dig at the root of the real issues at hand.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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