Meet Rachel Eriksen, LSW

Rachel Eriksen

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT:

Arlington Heights In-Person Telehealth

Rachel Eriksen, LSW, is a compassionate and dedicated clinician who specializes in providing individualized, evidence-based care to support clients in navigating anxiety and related challenges. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Iowa. 

Rachel is passionate about helping clients build practical skills to manage anxiety, OCD, BFRBs, Social Anxiety, and Phobias to improve their overall well-being. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT). Her work is grounded in a collaborative and strengths-based approach, meeting clients where they are and empowering them to make meaningful, lasting change.  

Rachel is committed to creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences and working towards their goals. She believes in fostering a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, curiosity, collaboration, and compassion. 

Outside of her clinical work, Rachel enjoys going to concerts, spending time in nature, and curling up with her cat and a good cup of coffee. 

I mainly really enjoyed my therapist, Rachel. She created a really comfortable environment and I felt like she really took the time to understand me and figure out what worked best for my anxiety. She was super kind and thoughtful and she really made me enjoy therapy instead of fearing it!

— LOA Patient

Education:

University of Denver

Master of Social Work

Concentration/Pathway in Ecological Justice

Global Social Work Certificate

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Minor in biology

Clinical Interests:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)ADHD & Executive FunctioningAdolescent AnxietyAllergy AnxietyAnger ManagementAnxietyAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Blood Injury PhobiaBody-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)Career Anxiety & CounselingCBT for Chronic Gastrointestinal DisordersChild AnxietyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Complex GriefContamination OCDDepressionDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Driving AnxietyEgo Dystonic ThoughtsExposure and Response Prevention (ERP)False Attraction OCDFear of DogsFear of FlyingFood Allergy AnxietyGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Habit Reversal Training (HRT)Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania)Harm OCDHealth AnxietyHoardingInference-Based Cognitive Behavioral TherapyInsomnia & Sleep AnxietyLGBTQIA+ CommunityMen's HealthMind-Body TherapyMindfulnessMisophoniaMotivational InterviewingObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Panic DisorderParent Management TrainingParenting Support & CoachingPerfectionismPerformance & Public Speaking AnxietyPerinatal & Postpartum AnxietyPhobiasRelationship OCDSchool Anxiety & RefusalScreen AddictionScrupulositySelf-EsteemSkin Picking (Dermatillomania)Social AnxietyTourette Syndrome & Tic DisorderVomit Phobia (Emetophobia)Women's Health

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