I am a LCSW licensed in California with 22years of professional work experience. I have training to help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence & depression. I also have experience on how to successfully manage and cope with "Life Changes". I work with my clients to create an open, safe and positive environment for clients to share their private thoughts and feelings without fear or judgment. It takes courage to seek out help in order to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and you have just taken the first steps toward change. My role and purpose will be to support and empower you in your journey of greater understanding, self awareness, self acceptance and the benefit of peace of mind for being true to yourself.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 8525
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Erma is very genuine. She definitely cares to listen and help seek solutions. Offers different perspectives
Written on Sep 17, 2025 after therapy with Erma for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I like my session with Erma.Id like to keep her
Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Erma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Very good and caring
Written on May 22, 2025 after therapy with Erma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue