Eric Crawford, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 28 years in practice

Eric Crawford is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 28 years of professional experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.007671 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1639356975 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 28
Languages: English

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About Eric

Eric Crawford is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 28 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, career concerns, and people seeking coaching on motivation and confidence.

He frames clients as the experts in their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with practical steps to try between meetings.

Background and approach

The tone is straightforward and encouraging to make starting therapy less overwhelming. Over nearly three decades of practice Eric has worked in a range of settings and with many kinds of concerns. That breadth gives him experience in spotting patterns and offering strategies that fit everyday life.

He focuses on what will help now while keeping longer-term changes in view. In conversations he listens for what matters most and helps set short-term goals. He offers tools for managing strong emotions, shifting unhelpful thinking, and improving motivation.

He also helps people plan next steps for career moves and recovery from loss. People who choose to work with him can expect a steady, practical approach. He supports clients as they try new behaviors and reframe setbacks.

Progress is measured by the small changes that add up over time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Eric lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Grief
Career difficulties
Coaching

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online flexibility

Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on thinking patterns and behavior change. Cognitive strategies help people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful alternatives, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood. Behavioral techniques give clear, doable steps to change routines and build healthier habits, useful for depression, motivation, and addiction concerns.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the client to choose approaches that fit the person’s goals, preferences, and everyday life. Together they track what helps and adjust methods as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow more face-to-face contact, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping care consistent.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, career issues, and motivation or coaching concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with practical tools and short-term tasks to try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has 28 years of professional experience working with a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, choose Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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