- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Erika
Erika De La Peña is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage family conflict, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. She speaks English and Spanish and brings four years of clinical experience to her work.
Erika aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where parents and individuals can talk through pressing concerns and find practical ways forward. Erika uses clear, straightforward conversation to uncover what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
She asks about daily routines, communication patterns, and stressors at home to shape a plan that fits real life. Treatment is personalized rather than one-size-fits-all, with goals set together and adjusted as progress is made. In sessions she focuses on skills people can use between meetings.
That might include communication tools for tense family moments, techniques for lowering panic and anxiety, or steps to rebuild confidence after trauma. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress and body image concerns, helping them notice patterns and try small changes. Erika emphasizes collaboration and practical steps.
She balances listening with offering strategies to try at home. Progress is tracked in ways that make sense for each person, whether through short check-ins or longer goal reviews. People can expect a supportive yet direct style that respects their goals.
Erika encourages clients to take manageable steps toward a happier, more stable life and provides guidance along the way.
What Erika works with
Everything Erika lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Erika helps people with.
Approaches for parenting, trauma, and anxiety online
Erika works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on solving present problems and building skills. One common approach helps people learn breathing and grounding practices along with step-by-step ways to reduce panic and manage anxiety symptoms. This method is useful for panic attacks, social anxiety, and moments of intense stress.Another practical approach centers on communication and behavior change. It teaches clear ways to set boundaries, improve family conversations, and change routine patterns that contribute to conflict. That work often helps when parenting feels overwhelming or when caregiver stress is high.
Finding the right method is part of the work together. Erika will discuss goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. She checks in regularly and adapts strategies based on what is helpful and what is not, so treatment stays relevant and doable.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation when schedules allow. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, brief skill coaching, or for people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling family and daily life.
Questions people ask about Erika
What concerns does she help with?
She works with family conflict, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and panic-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using straightforward conversation and goal setting. She tailors sessions to each person's daily life and offers skills to practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience includes supporting people through parenting and trauma-related challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
How can sessions be conducted?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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