Erika Garcia

Compassionate, experienced therapy for life challenges

LMFT California

Experience: 26 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Erika

Erika Garcia is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) working in California who brings 26 years of clinical experience to her practice. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma-related concerns.

Background and approach

Erika emphasizes clients' existing strengths and collaborates with them to build practical skills for coping with life changes, improving self-esteem, and addressing concentration and memory difficulties. Her work also spans a broad range of related concerns including ADHD, panic symptoms, chronic pain and illness, family of origin questions, fertility-related stress, immigration issues, and multicultural considerations.

Erika frames the therapeutic process as a partnership, supporting clients as they take steps toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and clearer life direction. She invites individuals who are ready to explore change to reach out and begin a process tailored to their goals and circumstances.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

The practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address core patterns of thinking and behavior and to help clients build practical strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes clarifying values and learning skills to accept difficult internal experiences while taking meaningful action toward chosen goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to reflect what is most helpful in sessions and daily life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care from California while balancing work, family, or health concerns, and allow therapists and clients to collaborate from wherever the client is located.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Erika works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, coping with life changes, grief, depression, and ADHD, along with related issues such as chronic pain, fertility stress, and multicultural concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside trauma-focused approaches, emphasizing practical skills and a strengths-based collaboration.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the California license CA LMFT 41769 and practices in California.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?

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

Which session formats are available?

Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.

How is cost and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Grief Depression ADHD

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English