Erica Aina
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I work to create a safe therapeutic environment for each of my clients. I use warmth, humor, and humility in my sessions, as well as individualized care.
I have been a therapist for ten years, working with children and adults throughout my career. I specialize in trauma/abuse, depression, self-injury, eating disorders, anxiety, sexual assault, and maternal mental health. I work hard to understand the individual needs of each client in order to accomplish therapy goals. My treatment approach uses humility, humor, and gentle-challenging. I hope to have the privilege to work with you!
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Sexual Assault
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Aggression Replacement Training
- Body Image Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Erikson/Psychosocial Development
- Faith-Based Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Door can be opened easily
Getting around
- Elevators
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$75 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Health Alliance – Illinois
- Optum – Illinois
- United HealthСare Student Insurance – Illinois
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
149.018849, Illinois
Education
University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2014