Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Eric Forster, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - Parenting and career
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149013231
- NPI
- 1013245729
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Eric supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Parenting support
- Career coaching
- Compassion fatigue
About Eric
Eric Forster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 20 years of professional experience. He helps people with parenting concerns, career challenges, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
He has particular experience helping people navigate the medical system and supporting caregivers and those facing serious illness. He also offers coaching for executives and professionals who need practical strategies for workplace stress and career transitions.
Eric uses straightforward, person-focused work. He approaches sessions believing the client knows their own story and strengths. Conversations focus on practical steps, shifts in thinking, and clearer decisions rather than jargon or overly technical explanations.
His methods draw from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. That mix lets him adjust between short-term problem solving and deeper personal reflection, depending on what a person wants to address.
Sessions tend to center on clear goals, skill-building, and realistic plans for day-to-day life. He works to make therapy fit around family and job demands, offering direct feedback and tools people can use between meetings.
People seeking help are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if his style fits their needs.
BHow sessions work
How Eric applies therapy methods online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflecting back concerns and helping the client clarify goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, sleep problems, mood issues, and stress. Motivational Interviewing uses focused conversation to clarify what matters most to a person and to boost motivation for change; it is often used when people are weighing big choices or struggling with addictive patterns.Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then recommend ways of working. That plan can shift over time if different methods seem more helpful for the issues at hand.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone continue work between appointments by practicing tools from sessions in everyday situations. Licensed professionals often combine practical skill-building with reflection so therapy can support real-life changes.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Eric works with parenting, career and coaching matters plus stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family problems. He also addresses trauma, sleep issues, anger, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, person-focused approach that emphasizes strengths and clear steps. Methods include problem solving, talking through patterns, and developing actionable strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical and helping roles.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers