Rated 4.6 stars out of 5, 10 ratings

Erica Dockens

LCSW, 28 years of experience

Humorous
Authentic
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Welcome! I'm Erica. I'm an LCSW, short for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I've been working in the field for nearly 30 years. I enjoy helping my clients navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence based care. Whether you're struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, trauma or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space for healing.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

After brief introductions, we'll get into the specifics that brought you to seek therapy. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I listen without judgement. I'm able to help clients see multiple perspectives of whatever issue they bring to the treatment environment.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My approach is one of client centered and tailored to meet each individual's needs. I love working with clients who are eager to live up to their fullest potential. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and my goal is to empower you with the tools and insights to create meaningful change in your life.

Specialties

Top specialties

Child or Adolescent
Older Adults

Other specialties

Anxiety
Grief
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Physical Health Condition
Self Esteem

I identify as

Black / African American
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I ask my clients to think about the behavior they want to change, why they want to change and visualize what their life will look/feel like when they are successful changing it. Notice I say when they change because recognizing the desire or need to change means you're half way there.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Illinois
Indiana

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter Health
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cash - $90 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
WellCare
Rated 4.6 stars out of 5, 10 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

April 7, 2025

she has a very positive attitude and very easy to talk to.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Erica

March 17, 2025

Very professional and knowledgeable.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Erica

March 6, 2025

I've heard good things about this therapy and I really just want to find somebody that can help me please

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Erica