Erika Delco

Compassionate social worker focused on practical change

LCSW, LISW-CP New York

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Erika

Erika Delco is a licensed social worker with five years of professional experience practicing in New York. She holds both LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and guides people through common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, career setbacks, grief, and parenting difficulties.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, adoption and foster care matters, women’s concerns, and questions about life purpose for young adults. Erika creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients are invited to explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

She blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused strategies to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, set realistic goals, and build practical coping skills. Sessions emphasize collaboration, respect, and gradual progress rather than quick fixes.

Those considering therapy with Erika can expect an approachable clinician who values openness and steady support. She encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready and offers flexible session formats to accommodate different schedules and needs.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Erika blends practical, goal-oriented methods with empathic listening to support clients in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to symptoms like anxiety or low mood; it is useful for building concrete coping skills and reframing unhelpful beliefs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, accepting relationship where the therapist offers empathy and support so clients can explore their values, emotions, and personal goals. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on strengths and small, achievable steps to move toward desired changes without getting stuck in problem-focused detail.

Finding the right fit is treated as a collaborative process. Erika works with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time based on what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy with video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity between sessions, and choose the way of communicating that feels most useful for reflection, skill-building, and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erika commonly address?

She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, career challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body-image matters, parenting, and depression.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental environment where client-centered listening is paired with practical techniques to set goals and build coping skills.

What is her background and experience?

Erika has five years of professional experience working with diverse clinical concerns and uses that experience to inform collaborative treatment planning.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is licensed as LCSW and LISW-CP and practices in New York; the listed licenses are NY LCSW 090528 and SC LISW-CP 15628.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBody imageEating and food-related issuesLife purposeWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York, North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English