Ericka Soto, LCPC

Ericka Soto is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with six years of experience based in Illinois. She offers straightforward, practical support for people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Ericka speaks English and Spanish and aims to make starting therapy a clear, doable step.

Ericka prefers a direct and respectful style. She listens closely and helps people name what feels stuck. Conversations focus on real situations and small, useful changes clients can try between sessions.

She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test what works instead. She also draws on client-centered work to keep the session focused on each person’s priorities. Solution-focused ideas are used when people want short-term plans and clear next steps.

Common concerns addressed include family conflict, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, grief, identity and LGBT questions, and struggles with addictions or bipolar mood shifts. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment challenges, body image, codependency, and dealing with guilt or shame.

Sessions are offered through several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Ericka describes the first sessions as a chance to get comfortable, set goals, and decide which approach feels most useful. She encourages small steps and practical homework to build momentum.

Approaches that fit into online care

Ericka uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. She also practices client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client’s priorities to shape each session.

She combines these approaches with solution-focused strategies when people want clear, short-term plans. Working together, she and the person will decide which mix of methods matches the person’s goals and comfort level. Figuring out the right approach is part of the early work rather than a one-time decision.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching between sessions, or when someone prefers not to use video. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life.