- Strengths based
- Trauma informed
- Attachment focused
About Erica
Erica earned a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Montana and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla College. She has worked in clinical settings since 2004 and moved into private practice as an LCSW in 2013. That background informs how she tailors each plan to a person's needs.
In sessions she focuses on understanding how attachment and early relationships shape current patterns. She draws on trauma-focused techniques when past experiences continue to cause distress. The work is practical and paced to what a person can manage right now.
People can expect a respectful, collaborative tone in appointments. Erica listens for strengths and helps set small, achievable goals. She offers straightforward feedback and teaches coping skills that can be used between meetings.
Erica also supports concerns around addiction, bipolar mood episodes, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and ADHD. She pays attention to role and life-stage issues like aging and family-of-origin dynamics. Her aim is to help people find clearer direction and more stable daily functioning.
How her approaches shape online care
Erica uses attachment-based and trauma-focused approaches in ways that are easy to explain. Attachment-based work looks at how past close relationships affect current patterns and helps people change long-standing ways of relating. Trauma-focused work helps people address painful events and reduce their everyday impact through paced, practical strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Erica will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that match those needs. She views therapy as collaborative and adjusts the plan as people make progress or face new challenges.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats she currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people access consistent weekly support when physical attendance is difficult. Ask about the specific session options available so you can pick what works best for timing and day-to-day routines.
License and NPI
- LCSW
NPI1215209408
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Erica help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, addictions, parenting pressures, grief, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and strengths based, with a focus on building a trusting working relationship and setting practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced as a social worker since 2004 and has 13 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Montana Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from Montana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled for appointments?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match and schedule?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.