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.
Professional experience
16 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and 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, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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I enjoy working with Erika!
Written on Oct 08, 2026 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Erika has been wonderful. The universe brought her to me when I most needed it and I am so grateful to have her.
Written on Sep 30, 2026 after therapy with Erika for 4 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Erika Judkins is so awesome! She's helpful, considerate, and a wonderful therapist. Highly recommend her!
Written on Aug 11, 2026 after therapy with Erika for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Two years ago, when I started working with Erika, I struggled with setting boundaries and understanding what healthy relationships looked like. Through our sessions, she helped me grow so much emotionally and personally. I have learned how to value myself, communicate better, and create healthier relationships in my life.
I truly treasure my sessions with Erika and I am incredibly thankful for all the help, guidance, and support she has given me. She is compassionate, understanding, and has made a meaningful difference in my life. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who genuinely cares and helps you grow.
Written on May 25, 2026 after therapy with Erika for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Erika came into my life at a time when I needed someone to help me find myself again. She took me by the metaphorical hand and showed me tools that I could use to do just that.
Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Erika for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I’m extremely thankful for Erika. She has helped me learn so much about myself. With her guidance, I feel more empowered and confident. Whether it was learning about boundaries or emotions, she talked me through everything in a way that was educational and made me feel seen.
Written on Apr 16, 2026 after therapy with Erika for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Erika is the best! I feel like I’m able to talk to her about anything. She’s very understanding about my time and how life actually is. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Mar 03, 2026 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
I have been taking therapy sessions with Erika Judkins for over two years now. I have worked out several issues related to family, parenting, work-life balance, my own personal growth, navigating communication issues in marriage, and more. Erika truly cares for her patients and listens. She listens and gives the best advise she has and guides you on how to implement it. As long as you as the patient stay committed and do the hard work, things get much better with her guidance. It takes time, and it is so worth it. I am a much better person thanks to her, and feel back in control of my life again.
Written on Feb 26, 2026 after therapy with Erika for 3 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am someone who was very apprehensive about therapy and she has made the experience wonderfully easy.
Written on Dec 29, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Erika is kind, gentle, and welcoming. She does not submit to judgements based on my past experiences and helps me heal from trauma felt.
Written on Dec 28, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
She understands me! I feel as though she is on my team, this is a great comfort. Thank you Erika!
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Erika is fantastic. She’s helping me navigate an extremely difficult situation.
Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Erika has made my journey of getting into therapy incredibly easy, and very rewarding. Off the bat, she was such a warm, welcoming person that made it easy to say out loud what normally stays hidden in my mind. Her advice, guidance, and encouragement has helped and shown through in the big ways, all the way down to the smaller ways within my day-to-day. I couldn’t be more grateful that I was matched with Erika and I always end our calls with such relief and a feeling of someone finally understanding me. Thank you, Erika!
Written on Jul 28, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Erika has been a true blessing for me. She is very compassionate and loving towards any issues.
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
I look forward to my sessions and feel better afterwards.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I felt Erica met me where I was at and has been a tremendous help!
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Erika is the only therapist I have felt comfortable with and have stuck with for a significant amount of time. She has really provided me with insights that are helpful to me in my daily life.
Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Erika is an amazing therapist! She is kind, punctual, and very experienced. I ramble a bit and she always helps me gather my thoughts and end our session with me feeling refreshed and accomplished.
Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
I am thankful to have Erika's guidance during my journey. She understands exactly what I've experienced, what I'm going through now and offers the truly best solution for what I need at that time. She is very compassionate and truly cares.
Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I appreciate how Erika balanced giving us the space to discuss and explore the cause of my symptoms while also giving me tools and tactics to start thinking about and using.
Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Erika is compassionate, attentive, and genuinely invested in helping me navigate my challenges. She creates a safe, supportive environment where I feel heard and understood, offering practical tools and insights. I recommend her to anyone seeking a thoughtful therapist.
Written on Jan 31, 2025 after therapy with Erika for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Erika is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She helps me evaluate my past and how it impacts today, but also provides practical and easily applicable methods to manage daily stressors. I highly recommend her!
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
So far I’ve only had two sessions with Mrs. Judkins and I’ve had a good experience with her. She seems like a person I can easily open up to about my personal issues, postpartum, etc. She is a person I feel safe with. I have no complaints.
Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Erika is genuinely passionate about helping me, always encouraging, and provides objective advice that truly resonates. Her considerate and respectful approach creates a safe space, and their understanding nature makes every session valuable.
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Erika is extremely professional, she listens to what’s going on in my life and give me honest help. I feel much better after every session.
Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I felt very heard and supported during our sessions.
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Erika is so great at listening to me and validating my feelings. She also allows me to reach my own conclusions and revelations about things on my own, which I appreciate.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Erika has been very supportive & loving.
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Erika is such a wonderful, capable therapist who has helped me to grow so much in the past couple of years. Everyone deserves a therapist who is understanding, kind, but encourages you to grow, and that's exactly what she does.
Written on Aug 11, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Erika is fantastic. Has been an incredible source of support, guidance and strategies during one of the most difficult periods of my life.
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Super sweet, honest lady
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and bipolar disorder
Extremely satisfied with her professionalism and grateful for her help
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 9 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
I’ve been working with Erika for a few weeks now and she makes me feel listened to and understood. She is very caring and sweet, I am glad to have her as my therapist.
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Erika had the experience and knowledge to help me get to the root of some really important struggles pretty quickly and then I could begin to really work on these things, and I am so grateful for her expertise and our connection!
Written on May 25, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Erika is easy to talk to and makes very helpful recommendations. She listens attentively and shares her insight on different struggles I am having. I would very highly recommend her for trauma therapy. She is helping me so much.
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I’ve watched myself grow through some extremely difficult phases in my life in large part because of the welcoming, non judgmental approach Erika uses in her practice. I haven’t had a panic attack in what feels like ages - and even at baseline I don’t feel the burden of anxiety like I used to. I have stronger boundaries with others and a deeper relationship with myself these days. 10/10
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Erika Judkins has been a joy to works with, she’s kind and compassionate, and easy to talk to. I feel very lucky to have been paired with her.
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd
Thank you for listening and understanding me
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Erika is amazing! She is straightforward, empathetic, patient and so so validating. Finding the right therapist is going to be patient-specific, but she is a great fit for me.
Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and anger management
Has been really helpful for me to framing a plan to improve my mental health and confidence
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It's really hard to find someone that can understand you and that you can connect with. I found a really great therapist in Erika
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
I was in an extremely dark place when I met Erika. I hadn’t had therapy in years and so much has happened to me over the years that I just started spiraling. Erika helped me sort through my troubles piece by piece, prioritized what I needed to talk about the most, and truly listens and gives feedback.
I’ve had many realizations come to light because of her, and it is definitely in my best interest. I would recommend her to anybody seeking therapy
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Erika was a lifeline for me. She helped me through a really difficult year and I learned to see my behaviors and thoughts for what they were, why I had them, and how to stop trying to control others and only control MY thoughts, feelings, and actions. She gave me tools, perspective, guidance, and more than a lot of tough love :) I'll continue to reach out to Erika when I need a reset or have other things come up in my life.
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
She has been so helpful and genuine. I have been more honest with her than any other therapist. She helps it feel like a safe space
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Amazing! I am very happy to have met Erika. Very attentive and practiced. Has helped a ton in the short amount of time we have worked together :) THANK YOU ERIKA!
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very insightful
Written on Jul 20, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Erika is passionate about my success and helps me to identify places I can improve without making me feel bad about myself. I feel like I have a game plan, ways to set boundaries, what to focus on and noticeable change and success.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning eating disorders
Erika is the absolute perfect match to me. I am thrilled to be working with her!
Written on Apr 19, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
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 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
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
After meeting with 3 or 4 other therapists over the past year but never finding the right fit, I finally found Erika. Her support, no nonsense attitude, experience, and warmth have helped me in more ways than she’ll ever know. She is a fantastic therapist!
Written on Jul 17, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I enjoy speaking with Erika. She has given me some great tools to use.
Written on Jul 17, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Erika seems to be a very experienced therapist. She's enthusiastic and committed. I've been happy with our sessions and look forward to continuing.
Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Erika is wonderful. I have had huge breakthroughs with her in such a short space of time. Erika is patient, calm, and straight to the point in a no BS way but filled with love. I finally feel as though my whole life up to this point makes sense. I'm looking forward to working on the issues that we have highlighted. I highly recommend Erika.
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Thank you for helping me analyze my worries, make me see the other perspectives and suggesting me methods to achieve what I want to achieve. Everything I learned definitely has a positive life-long effect!
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
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