Erica Lackey

Compassionate counseling with practical strategies

LPC Texas

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Erica

Erica Lackey is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who draws on four years of post-licensure clinical experience and an earlier nine-year background as a school counselor to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, and many other life concerns.

Background and approach

She emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and emotions openly, and she adapts conversation and treatment to each person's needs and goals. Her work combines practical strategies and client-centered listening to help clients manage relationship and family difficulties, grief, self-esteem struggles, career questions, ADHD-related concerns, and transitions that come with life changes.

Erica uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused strategies to create clear, goal-oriented sessions that reflect what matters most to each client. Erica invites prospective clients to take the initial step toward support and partners with them to develop tailored plans.

Her approach balances empathy and active skill-building so clients can move toward clearer priorities, healthier patterns, and more effective coping in day-to-day life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Erica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach often suits people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, and coping with life changes by emphasizing practical skill building. She also integrates client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and collaborative exploration so clients feel heard and can guide the focus of sessions. Together these methods support both emotional processing and concrete strategy development.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erica works with each person to determine which techniques and goals fit best given their needs and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. Clients are part of setting goals and deciding which strategies to try during sessions.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain momentum when life gets busy, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, goal-oriented support across different formats.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Erica help with?

She addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family matters, grief, self-esteem, career and coaching concerns, and ADHD among other focus areas.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods to tailor conversation and interventions to each clients needs.

How long has Erica been practicing as a counselor?

She has four years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and previously spent nine years working as a school counselor, bringing combined experience in educational and clinical settings.

Where is Erica licensed and what credential does she hold?

Erica holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas with licence number TX LPC 84437.

Does she offer services in languages other than English?

All services are provided in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?

Costs vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Erica?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapists availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English