Ericka Soto, MA, LCPC, IL | Psychotherapist

About Ericka Soto

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Women's Issues Therapy

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Ericka Soto

Ericka Soto, LCPC, helps adults and older adults throughout Illinois navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and mental health concerns with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual and group therapy for those seeking support with anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as a variety of other mental health needs. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe space where clients can build resilience, gain self-understanding, and work toward meaningful personal growth. A significant focus of Ericka’s practice is helping individuals manage major life transitions. She is particularly passionate about supporting clients through midlife transitions, later-life changes, reproductive challenges, and postpartum depression and anxiety. Ericka understands that periods of change can bring uncertainty, grief, and emotional strain, and she works closely with clients to develop practical coping strategies while fostering confidence and emotional well-being during these pivotal stages of life. Ericka also has extensive experience helping clients address ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She tailors treatment to each individual’s goals and draws from evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. Her therapeutic style balances clinical expertise with genuine empathy, helping clients identify patterns, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting positive change. In addition to her primary areas of focus, she offers support for a broad range of mental health concerns. She works with adults across all stages of adulthood, including young adults, working professionals, individuals navigating family and relationship changes, and older adults facing age-related transitions.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Office location

Ericka Soto, MA, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients

Lifestance - Illinois 2

1 E Erie St, Ste 520, Chicago, IL 60611

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

Education and training

Northeastern Illinois University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Saint Xavier University, Bachelor's

NPI number

1407373731

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Ericka Soto?

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Is Ericka Soto accepting new patients?

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What practice does Ericka Soto work with?

Ericka Soto works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Ericka Soto's office located?

Ericka Soto has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Ericka Soto's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ericka Soto?

Ericka Soto frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Ericka Soto on their profile.