Angela Erickson, LSW

• Licensed Social Worker

• Master of Social Work, Aurora University

• Bachelor's Degree in Middle Eduction, Illinois State University

• Specialization in anxiety and stress management, self-esteem challenges, identity formation, religious trauma, and relationship and communication struggles

• She/Her/Hers

Angela is a graduate of Aurora University, where she earned her Master of Social Work (MSW), and Illinois State University, where she earned her degree in Education along with her Professional Educator License (PEL).

Her deep roots in education and social work uniquely inform her therapeutic style; she views healing as a collaborative learning process. When she’s not in the therapy room, she is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher, mentoring high school students who are aspiring to enter the mental health field. This daily immersion in the world of adolescents keeps her grounded, adaptable, and deeply attuned to the unique pressures facing young people and families today.

Angela doesn’t believe in a "one size fits all" approach. Instead, she pulls from three evidence-based frameworks to tailor her sessions to your specific needs:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help you identify and shift the thought patterns that keep you stuck;

  
  

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to provide you with tangible tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance;

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help you move toward a value-driven life, even in the presence of difficult emotions.

Angela enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in anxiety and stress management, self-esteem challenges, identity formation, religious trauma, and relationship and communication struggles. By incorporating active listening, empathy, and humor into her sessions, she fosters a client-focused, judgment-free environment where growth thrives.

She believes that therapy works best when we can laugh together, challenge the hard stuff together, and celebrate your progress every step of the way. Angela’s favorite quote, “You belong somewhere you feel free,” reflects her core belief in creating spaces for truly authentic self-expression.