- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Ericka
Ericka Ferrias, LPC, guides people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and the daily stress that wears people down. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, so clients leave each session with practical steps they can try between appointments.
She starts by helping clients name what is causing the distress. Then she and the client look at thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems stuck.
Background and approach
Together they test new ways of responding and coping. That process helps people regain a sense of control and direction. Ericka uses several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness skills.
She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients clarify values and take small meaningful steps. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to build momentum for change. Her work covers many life stressors such as parenting strain, relationship concerns, career transitions, grief, and substance-related challenges.
She also supports people dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment, control issues, or identity-related struggles. Her aim is to coach people toward clearer choices and better day-to-day coping. Ericka brings 11 years of counseling experience in Texas to her practice.
Sessions are practical and focused on what a client needs right now. The pace and techniques are adjusted to fit each person’s goals and comfort level.
What Ericka works with
Everything Ericka lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ericka helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ericka lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit busy lives
Ericka uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing patterns that keep someone stuck. She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and improve focus. These skills help with stress, anger, and managing strong emotions.She treats approach selection as a shared process. The therapist listens to a person’s goals, tries a method, and checks in frequently to see what helps. If an approach does not fit, she adjusts the plan so work stays relevant and manageable for the client.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access. Video is good for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Messaging and live chat can support short updates, tools, and ongoing progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, and other daily demands.
Questions people ask about Ericka
What concerns does Ericka commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, parenting strain, relationship and career issues, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She helps clients identify root causes, try new behavior responses, and adopt coping strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of counseling experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential and location information is available?
She is licensed as an LPC in Texas and practices with that credential in the state of Texas.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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