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Erika Garcia, LMFT

  • Experience26 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Erika

Erika Garcia is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 26 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She draws on trauma-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD. Her approach centers on recognizing clients as the experts of their own lives while highlighting strengths that support meaningful change.

Erika emphasizes practical strategies for coping with life transitions, panic and post-traumatic stress, and the emotional impacts of chronic pain, illness, or fertility and immigration challenges. She also attends to relational and identity themes including family of origin issues, multicultural concerns, social anxiety, and women's issues.

Erika aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore guilt, shame, forgiveness, and life purpose while building skills for improved concentration, memory, and daily functioning.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can feel daunting, and Erika offers steady clinical guidance as clients set goals and practice new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings.

Therapeutic approaches for online support



Erika uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; this approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and life-direction concerns. She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and build practical coping skills for issues such as panic, social anxiety, and depressive symptoms. When past trauma or abuse is a central concern, Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing impact on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods over time so the plan fits the client rather than expecting the client to fit a single modality.

Online therapy provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from different locations within California. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, ongoing support while adapting session style and frequency to what works best for each individual.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erika commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD among other concerns listed in her specialties.
Which therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her work incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy to combine skill-building with exploration of meaning and trauma processing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Erika brings 26 years of professional experience to her practice, drawing on that background when supporting clients through complex life and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, CA LMFT 41769, and practices in California.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Erika offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does pricing and payment work for her services?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions operate via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

GriefDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-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