Erika Williams-Walker

Compassionate counseling with practical tools

LPC Georgia

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Trauma and abuse, Coaching, Stress, Anxiety
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Erika

Erika Williams-Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on helping people navigate trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 18 years in behavioral health, she brings a steady, empathetic presence to sessions and concentrates on practical strategies that support emotional recovery and healthier daily functioning. Her work draws on cognitive behavioral methods alongside client-centered and trauma-focused approaches, allowing her to combine skill-building with a respectful, person-focused stance.

Erika has substantial experience with issues including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, parenting and caregiver stress, codependency, grief, and substance use problems, as well as related family and intimacy concerns. She has practiced in local government, nonprofit, and hospital settings, and she values meeting each person where they are.

Erika emphasizes an honest, welcoming therapeutic style that prioritizes client comfort and collaboration. She supports individuals who want to address patterns, learn coping tools, and pursue meaningful change, offering guidance that is tailored to each client’s circumstances and goals.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Erika commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is often applied to concerns like anxiety, depression, addiction patterns, and stress management. She also integrates trauma-focused therapy when addressing the effects of past abuse or traumatic events, helping clients process distressing memories while building coping resources.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Erika works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adapting the plan as progress and needs evolve. That process helps ensure sessions remain responsive and focused on practical outcomes.

Online therapy with her includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes or busy periods, and they allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own homes while still engaging in structured, skills-focused work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Erika address?

She works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting and caregiver stress, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

Her style is welcoming and direct, using cognitive behavioral techniques along with client-centered and trauma-focused approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 18 years of experience in the behavioral health field, having worked in local government, nonprofit organizations, and hospital settings.

What credentials and location are relevant?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia, license number GA LPC LPC005197.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

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

Which session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

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

What is the process for starting therapy?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseCoaching

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English