Hello there,
Asking for help takes a lot of courage. It is even more difficult when you are experiencing sadness, stress, nervousness, and/or sleepless nights. Know that you’re not alone in feeling this way and I am here to support you and work with you to make you feel better.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I have provided mental health services in psychiatric hospitals, in diverse communities, and in immigration legal settings. I have experience working directly with individuals struggling from depression, anxiety, psychosis, and mood disorders. In addition, I have worked with individuals coping with trauma and abuse, substance use, low self-esteem, crisis, grief, relationship and family issues, and culturally-related challenges.
In my healing sessions, I bring a strength-based approach to help you feel confident about yourself and use various therapeutic approaches to solve your concerns while tuning in to your needs as an individual. I work with you in a holistic manner, meaning I see you as a whole person instead of a “diagnosis.” I will support you in developing action plans for working through your problems and help you manage your emotions at the same time. My goal is to not only help you heal and move forward by being compassionate and gentle to yourself, but also to help you learn lifelong coping skills that you can use for any difficult situations.
I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 95154
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Erica has been very supportive of me during my life’s current transitions. She is very professional and yet lets her personality shine through during our sessions. She is knowledgeable, caring, a good listener, and is very relatable. She provides me with coping tools, resources, and personalized help when needed. I look forward to my weekly sessions with Erica and would recommend her to a friend.
Written on Jan 02, 2021 after therapy with Erica for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Erica is wonderful. she’s a great listener , very empathetic, supportive and insightful. She was able to help me with the issue I wanted to work on, and I am grateful for her support.
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Erica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Love you
Written on Aug 24, 2020 after therapy with Erica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with