Erin Plachko

Erin Plachko is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Erin also focuses on divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.

Erin began in community mental health in the Denver area, first working with families and then with adults who had severe and persistent mental illness. Her early work gave her experience with long-term challenges and crisis situations. She now draws on that background in outpatient work.

Her approach blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral ideas, solution-focused methods, and motivational interviewing. She describes integrating those methods with attention to a person’s spiritual and emotional concerns, including interest in Christian-informed counseling for those who want it. Sessions include practical conversation, skill practice, and planning for next steps.

Erin aims to help people process hard emotions and develop strategies that fit their life. She emphasizes practical tools for managing mood, repairing relationships, and addressing grief and shame. Work in sessions moves at a steady pace, with check-ins and clear goals.

Outside the office, Erin spends time outdoors, cycles, gardens, reads, travels, and stays involved in her church and family life. She is a busy sports mom and often mentions how family activities shape her sense of balance and perspective.

How Erin Applies Therapeutic Methods Online

Erin uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. That approach is practical for addressing mood, low self-esteem, and patterns that keep someone stuck. Solution-focused methods are also part of her work and concentrate on small, concrete changes a person can try right away to move forward.

Motivational interviewing appears in sessions to help people sort through mixed feelings about change. It is collaborative and invites clients to weigh options, consider motivation, and set personally meaningful goals. Together they decide which methods fit the client’s needs and preferences rather than assuming one approach will work for everyone.

Confirm the current session options before booking because the original biography does not list explicit formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, parenting, and daily life. Practical benefits include easier scheduling, the ability to have a shorter check-in when needed, and fewer travel commitments. Erin will work with clients to choose a rhythm and format that fits their routine and clinical goals.