- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and depression
- Attachment focused
About Erin
Erin Byrnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience. She practices in Washington and has worked with people facing grief, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and the everyday stress of life changes.
Erin helps people name and work through strong emotions. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her approaches to understand patterns tied to attachment and relationship dynamics. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and attachment-based ideas depending on what a person needs.
Sessions focus on noticing what matters most to the client - feelings, patterns, and the events that keep coming up. Erin guides practical steps to reduce distress and to manage mood, worry, or impulsivity. She also works on issues such as low self-esteem, guilt and shame, and smoking or vaping cessation.
Her work includes support for people dealing with loss, postpartum depression, seasonal mood shifts, and questions about life purpose. Erin addresses family of origin concerns, blended family challenges, codependency, communication problems, and abandonment or attachment difficulties.
People can expect straightforward conversation, grounding practices, and evidence-informed techniques. The aim is to help clients find clearer ways to cope, relate, and make choices that fit their goals moving forward.
How Erin Uses EFT, Attachment Work, and CBT Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and the interaction patterns they create. EFT is often used to help people see how attachment needs influence feelings and responses. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they show up now; it helps people recognize those patterns and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into manageable steps and offers practical tools for changing unhelpful thinking and behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review symptoms, goals, and preferences together and choose strategies that fit. That process is collaborative and can change as progress is made or needs shift.
Session formats are not listed in this biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, require less travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to use mindfulness exercises or EMDR components remotely if agreed with the therapist. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape a plan that fits day-to-day life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon, Texas, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, anger, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with attachment-based work, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to help people name emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with trauma recovery, grief, mood concerns, and other life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Washington.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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