Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 66 ratings

Dr. Erica Kapalamula, PhD

LCPC, 13 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent
Virtual
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About me

So you survived a pandemic, losses and uncertainty? Resilience is within you. My name is Dr. Erica, I am a psychotherapist and professor in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area. I believe that we all possess abilities within us that can help us overcome the most difficult of times. Let us work together to use that same resilience to overcome other life stressors, be it anxiety, depression or relationship problems. I provide virtual sessions that allow you to sit in the comfort of your home while we explore possibilities to relieving the stress or discomfort you are experiencing. Empathy, openness and being nonjudgmental are some things that I hold dear to my practice. If you are tired of struggling in silence and feel like enough is enough, reach out today and let us work together to find possible solutions to the problem.

Get to know me

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

In our first session, clients can expect to learn more about the therapeutic process and outline what they are hoping to get from therapy. My goal is to ensure that clients feel heard and understood in a judgment free space.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths as a provider are being present with a client, being multiculturally aware and having a sense of humor and humility.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Adults, Transgender Clients, LGBTQIA While I have numerous years of experience in a multitude of areas such as trauma, self-esteem and women's issues, I specialize in areas such as grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and LGBTQIA+ issues. My greatest strengths involve having a multicultural awareness when working with clients. I typically work with immigrants, couples and adults.

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My treatment methods

Integrative

My treatment methods are integrative. I believe that each person has a uniqueness about them that requires methods that are tailored to their needs. As such, I employ various modalities when working with clients which include the use of DBT, CBT, Existential and Solution-Focused methods to treatment.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 66 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

July 11, 2025

Dr. Erica, is amazing! Is such a short time she’s given me so many insights. I feel like I’m talking to someone who cares and understands. We are both working for the greater good of me and i can’t wait to see where her amazing skills take me on this journey. I highly recommend her, you won’t be disappointed!!!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Dr.

July 9, 2025

I appreciated being able to speak freely. I was very comfortable sharing and look forward to my next session

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Dr.

July 1, 2025

Dr. Erica has been instrumental in helping me identify and work through my challenges in a supportive and respectful way. I feel completely safe sharing my innermost thoughts with her, knowing I won’t be judged. She’s the first therapist with whom I’ve truly felt comfortable and understood.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 22 with Dr.