- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver stress
About Erica
Erica Brown is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and major life changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, addiction concerns, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Erica describes a strength-based, client-centered way of working. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on what people already do that helps. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with the therapist and client setting goals together and checking progress along the way.
In practice she helps people name their resources, notice patterns that keep them stuck, and try small changes that fit their day-to-day life. Conversations often include problem-solving for specific stressors, clearer ways to talk with others, and ways to cope with loss or transitions. She also supports people managing chronic health issues and end-of-life concerns.
Erica encourages steady, workable steps rather than quick fixes. She aims to reduce the hold of shame or guilt by helping clients look at actions, meanings, and next steps. The tone in sessions is direct and collaborative, with attention to realistic strategies and measurable progress.
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish. Erica practices in California as an LPCC and has a decade of experience working with adult concerns across mood, life changes, and relationship stressors.
How Erica applies therapeutic methods online
Erica works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clients' strengths and everyday habits. One common approach she uses is collaborative problem-solving, which breaks large problems into small, manageable steps and tests practical changes between sessions. This is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Another approach emphasizes values and meaning work, helping people clarify what matters and use those priorities to guide decisions and reduce the burden of guilt or shame.Choosing the right method is part of the work. Erica approaches this as a collaborative process: she and the client talk about goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels useful. That process helps match techniques to the person's needs, pace, and preferences rather than sticking to a single method.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or after work. Different formats also let people choose quieter or shorter check-ins, avoid being on camera, or preserve more time for reflection between sessions. Erica will discuss practical scheduling and format choices when arranging an initial meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, addiction concerns, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her approach is strength-based and client-centered, meaning she treats the client as the expert on their story. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with adult concerns across mood, relationship, and life-change issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her and what does it cost?
To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.