Available
he/him
Eric TessmannLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
Joy and suffering are two sides of the same coin, but it’s easy to lose balance and feel stuck in pain. You’re not alone. Hope is real, and healing is possible. My purpose is to help you rediscover calm, peace, and stability. In a warm, non-judgmental space, you can release what you’ve been carrying. Whether you’re working through trauma, setting goals, or navigating life’s challenges, I’m here to support you. Let’s take that first step toward healing together.
About Eric
Location
Virtual, Illinois
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Authentic, Calming, Casual, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
First responders, Neurodivergence, Students
Years of Experience
2+
Hope is real, and healing is possible.
License number
#149.027391
Approaches
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
Masters in Social Work with a healthcare track through Aurora University
Certified psychadelic assisted therapy provider through Intergrative Psychiatry Insitute.
My first internship was at Serentiy House, which is a half way house for sober living and addictions counseling. My second internship was at On The Rox Therapy, which was a small private practice doing 1 on 1 therapy.
Interests
I like to play PC games, watch dramatic TV shows with my girlfriend, spend time in nature going for walks, do yoga on my bedroom floor while my cat bothers me, and make my girlfriend’s 6-year-old daughter laugh by talking about poopy butts.