- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Erica
Erica Christopher is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of practice in California. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood shifts, or addiction find steadier footing. Parents concerned about parenting challenges, intimacy, relationship strain, or self-esteem often come for straightforward, practical support.
Her sessions are person-centered and strength-based. That means conversations focus on each person's life and goals, and on building skills that actually fit daily routines.
Background and approach
Erica works with clients to align thoughts, feelings, and actions so small changes add up over time. She uses clear, everyday language in sessions and favors practical steps over jargon. Conversations include checking what’s working and adjusting plans when they don’t.
Erica helps people talk through painful memories, manage triggers, and reduce behaviors tied to addiction or impulsivity. Erica also assists clients navigating career stress, money worries, and transitions such as life changes or decisions about purpose. She addresses attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and social anxiety with focused, goal-oriented conversations.
Sessions aim to leave people with a plan they can try between meetings. People meet by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging depending on preference. Erica guides each person through choosing what fits their schedule and comfort, then helps them set achievable steps toward their goals.
What Erica works with
Everything Erica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Erica helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based techniques and online therapy fit together
Erica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that center on helping people build skills and make measurable changes. One common approach focuses on identifying strengths and setting clear, practical goals; this helps with motivation, self-esteem, and making steady progress through daily routines. Another approach emphasizes talking through difficult experiences and learning coping tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood shifts, and lower the intensity of triggers.Choosing which techniques to use is a collaborative process. Erica works with each person to understand goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they try approaches, track how they work, and adjust the plan so it fits the person's life and needs.
Online formats make this work easier to arrange. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when helpful, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging are useful for quick check-ins or shorter, focused exchanges. These options provide flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles while keeping the therapeutic work steady and goal-directed.
Questions people ask about Erica
What concerns does Erica commonly address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood shifts, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting-related concerns.
How would you describe Erica's therapeutic style?
Erica uses a person-centered, strength-based approach that focuses on practical steps and aligning thoughts, feelings, and actions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of issues including trauma, addiction, and life transitions.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Erica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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