Erin Luquette
MA, QMHP
Pronouns: They/Them
Offering in-person (Chicago) & telehealth sessions
Therapy for kids, teens & young adults navigating trauma, identity
& emotional overwhelm.
Warm, honest support to help you (or your child) feel more grounded,
connected, and understood.
Let’s Start Here
You’re trying your best, but it still feels like too much. Maybe your child is shutting down or melting down, and you’re at a loss for how to help. Maybe you're a teen or young adult, overwhelmed by everything—grief, identity, school, relationships, expectations. You might not have the words for what you’re feeling, only the sense that you’re stuck, exhausted, or constantly bracing for impact. Whether you’ve been navigating trauma, struggling with self-worth, or masking just to get by, you want to feel more grounded, more connected, and more like yourself. You want to believe that life can feel less heavy—and you don’t want to do it alone.
What would you say to someone who’s nervous or unsure about starting therapy?
Hi, I'm Erin Luquette, and I'm a therapist at Tides Mental Health.
If you’re nervous about therapy, I want you to know you don’t have to have
it all figured out. You can start wherever you are—confused, guarded,
unsure. Therapy doesn’t have to be fast, or polished. We can go at your
pace. My job isn’t to fix you—it’s to create a space where you feel safe
enough to show up fully as yourself, without needing to translate your
experience.
What would you say to someone who’s nervous or unsure about starting therapy?
Hi, I'm Erin Luquette, and I'm a therapist at Tides Mental Health. If you’re nervous about therapy, I want you to know you don’t have to have it all figured out. You can start wherever you are—confused, guarded, unsure. Therapy doesn’t have to be fast, or polished. We can go at your pace. My job isn’t to fix you—it’s to create a space where you feel safe enough to show up fully as yourself, without needing to translate your experience.
What It’s Like to Work Together
In therapy, I offer a warm, honest, and collaborative space to help you (or your child) explore what’s not working and why. Together, we build tools to regulate big emotions, set boundaries, and communicate with more clarity and confidence. I integrate evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT with somatic and trauma-informed approaches rooted in polyvagal theory, attachment theory, and inner parts work. That means we don’t just talk about the past—we pay attention to your nervous system, your relationships, and how you move through the world today. Whether we’re unpacking identity, learning to ride emotional waves, or just making space to be seen, I’ll meet you where you are, without judgment
What can clients expect it to feel like in a session with you?
Sessions with me are real, human, and never performative. I’ll meet you with warmth, but also honesty. I’m not afraid to challenge you—gently— when needed. Sometimes we’ll focus on building skills and structure; other times we’ll hold space to feel or reflect. Either way, I’ll move at your pace, and together we’ll shape a space that feels safe, empowering, and uniquely yours.
What’s one reason you’re passionate about the work you do?
I do this work because I’ve seen how powerful it is when someone finally feels seen—without needing to shrink or explain themselves. As a queer, nonbinary person, I know what it’s like to navigate spaces that weren’t made for you. Therapy can be different. It can be liberating. And I love walking alongside people as they reclaim their voice and their truth
Clinical Specialties
- Complex trauma
- LGBTQ+ identity exploration
- Neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism)
- Emotional regulation and distress tolerance
- Life transitions and identity development
- Self-worth and attachment wounds
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Build tools to manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) –Develop emotional regulation and distress tolerance
- Somatic & Polyvagal-Informed Therapy – Tune into your body’s stress responses and create safety from within
- Attachment Theory & Inner Parts Work – diagnostic clarity for children and adults
- Trauma-Informed, Identity-Affirming Care – Center your full story, without judgment or pathologizing
Populations Served
- Children, adolescents, and young adults
- LGBTQ+ clients and those exploring gender/sexual identity
- Neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, Autism)
- Clients navigating trauma, grief, or major life transitions
- Individuals seeking liberation from people-pleasing, masking, or emotional suppression
Training & Credentials
- Education: MA in Clinical Psychology, Roosevelt University (2024) , Advanced PsyD student at Roosevelt University, Concentrations in Child, Adolescent & Family Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology
- Licensure: Pre-licensed clinician practicing under supervision
- Languages Spoken: English English (working toward Spanish fluency)
- Availability : In-person sessions (Chicago), Telehealth across Illinois
Starting therapy can be daunting—especially if you’ve felt dismissed or misunderstood before. But if even a small part of you is curious about change, we can begin there. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to translate your experience or shrink to be accepted. You deserve care that sees all of you—your grief, your anger, your brilliance, your truth. Let’s build something different, together.
Insurance We Accept
We accept most major insurance providers and offer several convenient payment methods to ensure accessibility for your care. We also offer various payment methods, including credit cards, bank transfers, and electronic payments.
