I am Erika Judkins, a LPC-Supervisor in Texas with 13 years experience as a therapist after receiving my Master of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce. My areas of expertise are working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, life transitions, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, trauma, abuse, toxic relationships and loss.
I use a strengths based, collaborative approach that is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Although life can be difficult, I believe that everyone has innate strengths that can be built upon and utilized to help through the things that we face in life. I can teach skills and provide tools to help you become the best version of you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 64007
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Erika is a focused, insightful, experienced, non-judgmental therapist, who has made me a better person. Better for others, and better for myself.
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Erika always listens and gives wonderful insight with experience and expertise, I really feel like I’m making progress in my relationships and emotional well being.
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 7 months on issues concerning eating disorders
Erika has been a great resource for me to learn about the inner workings of myself.
She's helped empower me to become more confident in many aspects of my life.
She has listened and empathized where others have not. I really appreciate the time she has taken to help me out.
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
If you’re looking for the best therapist in the world - look no further. Erika is so kind - so accepting - and has a very soothing voice. She gives USEFUL advice and explains why it works. After over a decade- I am finally feeling relief from the intensity of my PTSD symptoms.
Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Erika is amazing. She’s extremely compassionate and wants to help you in order to see you win in life. She never judges, only listens. Thankful for her.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Erika is the type of person you're excited to talk to. She's enthusiastic, empathetic, compassionate, and actively listens to understand. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with and learn from Erika!
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue