- Practical skill building
- Respectful listening
- Goal focused support
About Erin
Erin Hightower is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Kentucky. She brings 11 years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship strain. Erin focuses on meeting each person where they are and shaping sessions to fit real life needs.
Erin works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, struggles with self-esteem and motivation, and challenges around intimacy and addiction. She also supports people managing grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and the isolation that can come with big life changes. Her practice includes attention to LGBT concerns and family-related struggles so parents and caregivers can talk through what feels stuck.
Her style is respectful and compassionate. She listens first, then adapts the conversation and plan to fit each person’s goals. Erin emphasizes clear communication, practical steps, and building skills that can be used between sessions.
Clients can expect a collaborative process focused on what matters most to them. Erin helps people identify patterns, practice new ways of relating, and set realistic goals for change. She aims to make therapy feel useful rather than just theoretical.
Erin encourages the courage it takes to start therapy and offers steady support through the process. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s intake flow to match and schedule a session based on availability.
Approaches that guide online work
Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and relationship challenges. One common approach focuses on learning practical skills to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, activity planning, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These techniques help reduce overwhelm and increase daily functioning. Another approach centers on building self-esteem and addressing shame and guilt by identifying negative self-talk and testing those thoughts with real-life experiments. This work aims to shift how people relate to themselves and to others, which can improve communication and intimacy. Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Erin treats therapy as a collaboration and will work with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time based on progress and what feels most helpful. Session logistics can vary, and the biography does not list specific formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will occur. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or between other responsibilities. It also permits flexible scheduling for people who live far from a therapist’s office or who travel frequently.Areas of expertise
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Erin help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and addictions. The profile also lists concerns like self-esteem, grief, eating and sleeping struggles, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Erin listens with respect and compassion and tailors the dialog to each person. She focuses on practical steps, clear communication, and working toward goals the client finds meaningful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience in social work practice. That experience includes supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Erin holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Kentucky. The profile lists her credential as LCSW and location as Kentucky.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. The profile indicates international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used for meetings?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the platform terms.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you to a session time.