Erin Byrnes, LPC

Erin Byrnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience based in Washington. She works with adults struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, anger, and life transitions. Erin helps people who feel stuck after loss, who snap at loved ones, or who want better ways to handle frustration.

She uses practical talk and evidence-informed tools rather than jargon. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems alive and practicing new ways to respond. Erin blends attachment-based ideas with cognitive-behavioral steps and emotion-focused techniques to help people notice triggers and change how they react.

Erin also uses mindfulness and EMDR as part of her toolkit when addressing strong emotions and trauma-related responses. She guides people through noticing sensations, reworking painful memories, and building calmer habits. The work is paced to each person’s comfort and goals.

Her approach centers on clear, direct conversation and concrete skills you can try between sessions. Expect to practice breathing and grounding tools, experiment with thought records, and role-play conversations that have been hard to have. Erin asks practical questions about what helps you feel more steady.

Clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative planning. She supports people who want to reduce outbursts, manage simmering resentment, or handle other forms of anger without blaming themselves. The focus is on workable steps that fit into everyday life.

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