Erika Posey

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Erika

Erika Posey is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, and a broad range of other concerns.

Background and approach

She combines practical skills with a strength-based, easygoing manner to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and regain a sense of direction during life transitions and caregiving challenges.

Erika brings seven years of clinical experience to her work and draws on techniques that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside motivational interviewing and self-esteem building strategies.

Her background includes undergraduate and clinical master’s training in social work and experience supporting individuals across the lifespan, from young children to older adults, with additional focus on maternal-infant mental health and parenting skills.

Erika also attends to issues such as attachment and family-of-origin dynamics, ADHD, compassion fatigue, intimacy and commitment difficulties, and a variety of mood and behavioral concerns. She frames therapy as collaborative, centering clients' goals while offering concrete tools and empathetic guidance to support healing and practical change.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online access

Erika commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her practice, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore early relationship patterns and how they influence current difficulties with closeness, communication, and family dynamics, helping clients build more stable connections.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine elements from different methods to fit an individual's situation rather than relying on a single model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These formats allow clients to access consistent support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care while working toward practical improvements in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Erika commonly help with?

She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, addictions, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Erika uses a strength-based, easygoing approach that blends practical skill-building and empathic support, incorporating methods such as CBT and DBT along with motivational interviewing.

What is her professional background and experience?

She holds an undergraduate degree and a clinical master’s in social work and has seven years of experience working with clients across the lifespan, including work in maternal-infant mental health.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Erika is an LMSW practicing in Michigan with the credential MI LMSW 6801114339.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What is the process for starting therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English