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Eric Balme, LMFT

  • Experience32 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Eric

Eric Balme brings 32 years of clinical experience to his work as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. He emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and ADHD-related concerns.

Background and approach

Eric aims to build a collaborative space where clients can explore patterns that contribute to distress and identify practical strategies for change. His practice also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, substance use challenges, and the aftermath of relationship transitions such as divorce and separation.

Eric frames therapy as a process of learning and empowerment, helping clients develop coping skills, improve communication, and manage impulsivity and guilt. He invites individuals to take the first steps toward clearer goals and better functioning, offering steadiness and practical guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Eric draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide online work, focusing on approaches that help people reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve relationship functioning. One common approach he uses emphasizes skills training and behavioral strategies to address stress and impulsivity, teaching concrete tools for coping and emotional regulation. Another frequently employed method centers on improving communication and patterns within relationships, helping clients identify interaction cycles and practice more effective ways of connecting.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Eric partners with clients to assess goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then tailors interventions so they fit each person's life and circumstances. Together they evaluate which techniques feel most useful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Eric is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across time zones and life changes while supporting consistent practice of new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Eric address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and ADHD among other concerns such as addiction, codependency, and caregiver stress.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Eric uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and emphasizes collaboration, practical skill-building, and open exploration of thoughts and feelings without judgment.
How long has he been practicing?
Eric has 32 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, credentialed as CA LMFT 34860.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services to people in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English