- Strength-based support
- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
About Erica
Erica Brown is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and major life changes. She writes plainly and works alongside clients to find practical ways forward. Erica recognizes the courage it takes to start therapy and offers an encouraging, collaborative stance from the first meeting.
With ten years of experience, Erica uses a strength-based, client-centered approach. She focuses on the strengths people already have and helps them apply those strengths to real problems. Sessions emphasize teamwork - clients set goals and Erica supports the steps toward them.
Many people come for help with caregiving strain, chronic pain or illness, and the emotional effects of separation or divorce. She also addresses substance concerns, family conflicts, loneliness, and questions about life purpose or midlife transitions. Conversations may cover guilt, forgiveness, and end-of-life issues when relevant.
Erica brings practical problem solving into sessions. That can mean improving communication, building routines to manage mood, or practicing ways to cope with intense stress. The work is steady and focused on small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Therapy is offered in English and Swedish. Erica practices in California and applies her LPCC license to guide clinical decisions. She encourages people to take the next step and get matched to a therapist who fits their needs.
Approaches that guide online work and wellbeing
Erica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques grounded in a strength-based, client-centered stance. One common approach focuses on identifying and building personal strengths to handle stress and mood struggles; this helps people use what already works for them to manage anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Another approach concentrates on practical problem solving and communication skills to reduce relationship tension and improve daily functioning; sessions often include concrete steps and practice to change patterns that cause ongoing stress.Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals, try methods that match the situation, and adjust the plan over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work remains relevant and goal-focused.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and remove travel time so sessions are more consistent. Licensed professionals can guide the work to align with daily life and workplace demands while focusing on the issues most important to you.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Erica focus on?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and major life changes, along with related concerns like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her method is client-centered and strength-based, meaning she helps clients identify their own strengths and use them to meet goals in a collaborative way.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.