Excellent pastoral counselor. Erin Sharp listens, is gracious, does not pry or push, but invites…read moreyou to explore your anxieties and offers you practical techniques--mentally, physically, and spiritually--to face your own difficulties and challenges. I had problems with anxiety and depression for two years, to the point of being bodily sick; meeting with Erin Sharp was invaluable for me in developing strategies to end my constant anxiety. Her approach is faith-based, but not in a way which "evangelizes"; I was not of the same faith background, but found that her invitation to focus on God and prayer to be the right answer to my own needs. Very highly recommended!

From the owner: Rev. Sharp specializes in relationship issues (couples and family), but also works with individuals…read moreon a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and addictions. She has additional training to treat trauma using EMDR, a proven treatment for PTSD. Her special interests are in military, clergy and health issues. She has office hours in Libertyville and Lake Forest. NEW! Premarriage Guidance package -- 6 sessions for $600! Counseling together before marriage is one of the most important ways a couple can build skills for a lifetime of marriage. The fee includes interpretation of the nationally recognized PREPARE inventory and interventions focused on your particular relationship challenges. (There is, however, an additional $35 fee paid to PREPARE/ENRICH online when completing the questionnaire.) Contact Erin for more information.