Eric Westman LMHC LCPC NCC Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed to practice therapy in Florida & Illinois
813-816-1457
Couples, Family & Individual Therapy: $190 per session
Insurances Accepted: Florida- Cigna, Ascension (SmartHealth), Carelon Behavior Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
and Aetna
Illinois- BCBS of IL, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension (SmartHealth), Carelon Behavior Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania and Curative
Eric Westman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a passion for helping individuals, couples, children, teens, and families navigate life’s challenges and build meaningful, lasting change. With over 15 years of experience supporting youth, adults, and families in both clinical and residential settings, Eric brings compassion, authenticity, and practical guidance to the counseling process.
Eric specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, behavioral concerns, addiction, sexual addiction, self-esteem issues, and family conflict. He also provides counseling for couples seeking to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, improve intimacy, and navigate difficult seasons in their relationships. His experience working with children and adolescents allows him to effectively support young people facing emotional, behavioral, academic, and social challenges.
Throughout his career, Eric has developed a strong foundation in helping clients identify their strengths, clarify their goals, and develop practical strategies for personal growth. His counseling approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each client’s unique needs and circumstances. He believes that healing and growth occur within supportive relationships and strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered.
Prior to his clinical work, Eric spent more than a decade mentoring and supporting youth in educational and residential settings, helping adolescents develop confidence, resilience, independence, and healthy decision-making skills. This experience continues to inform his work with children, teens, young adults, and families today.
Eric is committed to helping clients overcome obstacles, heal from past experiences, strengthen relationships, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. Whether working with an individual, couple, family, child, or adolescent, he provides compassionate support and evidence-based interventions that foster growth, healing, and lasting positive change.
If desired, integrating your faith into therapy is one of the best ways we believe you can tackle mental health issues. Eric's goal is bring you closer to God and figure out core issues in your life.
Trauma therapy helps individuals process painful experiences in a safe, supportive environment, fostering emotional healing and resilience. It empowers clients to regain a sense of control, develop healthier coping strategies, and rebuild trust in themselves and others. With his background in the military and police force he brings real life experiences to help the sessions be more relatable
Bringing two people together is no easy task, there is no shame in having a middle man to help get you all on the same page. Whether it is communication, parenting, intimacy or finances, Eric is here to help!
Substance use therapy provides a structured path toward recovery by addressing the underlying emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns driving addiction. It empowers individuals to build healthier coping mechanisms, strengthen relationships, and reclaim a sense of purpose and control in their lives.
Anxiety and depression counseling helps clients understand the root causes of their emotional struggles while developing practical strategies to improve mood and reduce distress. It creates a safe space to build self-awareness, restore hope, and promote long-term emotional well-being.
Therapy gives teens a safe space to express feelings, build coping skills, and understand themselves better. It helps them manage stress, improve communication, and navigate challenges like school, friendships, and family changes, supporting healthier emotional growth.
Therapy for sex addiction and infidelity helps people understand underlying patterns, rebuild trust, and develop healthier coping strategies. It offers a structured, nonjudgmental space to address impulses, repair relationships, and create lasting change that supports emotional stability and accountability.
We believe in creating a supportive and personalized therapy experience, guiding you toward self-discovery and lasting change.
Every session is customized to fit your unique needs, goals, and challenges.
We create a judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.
We provide tools, strategies, and support to help you grow, heal, and overcome life’s obstacles.
At Evolving Hope Counseling, we provide expert therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our evidence-based, faith-integrated approach offers a safe space for healing, personal growth, and lasting transformation.
Choosing Evolving Hope Counseling means working with a compassionate therapist dedicated to your growth, healing, and success. We combine evidence-based therapy with a personalized approach to help you navigate life’s challenges and build resilience.
At Evolving Hope Counseling, we provide expert therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our virtual sessions offer a safe space to navigate life’s challenges, develop coping strategies, and find lasting emotional wellness.
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I can't thank my therapist enough for their compassionate approach. They helped me process my trauma in a safe environment, and I've seen significant improvements in my mental health.
Jessica L. I can't thank my therapist enough for their compassionate approach. They helped me process my trauma in a safe environment, and I've seen significant improvements in my mental health.
Jessica L. 
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I can't thank my therapist enough for their compassionate approach. They helped me process my trauma in a safe environment, and I've seen significant improvements in my mental health.
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