Erica Steenbergen, LMFT
“To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.” - bell hooks
Areas of Focus
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Adults
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LGBTQ+ folks
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Relationships and communication:
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Couples
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Friendships
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Business partners
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Adult family members (siblings, cousins, step-parents, etc)
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Any relationship that wants to do the work
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Discernment Counseling
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Divorce Mediation
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ENM and polyamorous folks
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Infidelity
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Individual clients with relationship/communication concerns
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Gender identity
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Sexual / romantic identity
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Pregnancy, fertility, ambivalence about parenthood
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Women's issues / gender role distress
About Me
Even our closest and most important relationships are at times fraught with tension and confusion. Erica has spent her career helping people navigate through those times. With more than fifteen years of experience, she can untangle all types of relationships, including friendships, marriages, partnerships (both personal and professional), and familial bonds.
Erica views the client/therapist relationship as collaborative, and encourages her clients to bring their own unique perspectives, discoveries, and ideas to each session.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Erica is trained to understand people within the context of their inner circles, as well as the greater context of culture and society. She believes identities and life experiences greatly influence relationship habits, and facilitates discussion about those topics throughout the course of therapy.
Training / Credentials
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Mediator – (Cook County Court approved training at the Center for Conflict Resolution)
- Discernment Counselor (Doherty Institute, LLC)
- Masters in Family and Child Studies, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Fundamentals of Supervision Course (American Association for Marriage and Family)
- Extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ population in individual, couple, and group therapy
Contact & Billing
708-689-3055
- Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna
* Insurance not accepted for Discernment and Mediator services
- Available in-person or virtual for Illinois residents
Erica also acts as our Intake Administrator.