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Erika Branham, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Erika

Erika Branham is a licensed clinical social worker who welcomes people seeking practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

With 12 years of professional experience, she focuses on building respectful, compassionate relationships and crafting treatment that reflects each person's needs and values. Erika emphasizes a collaborative process that honors the courage it takes to pursue a more satisfying life.

Her approach centers on tailoring conversations and plans so they fit an individual’s situation, whether addressing coping with loss, relationship and intimacy concerns, substance use, or career and parenting challenges. Erika works from a strengths-based stance, helping clients identify resources and develop skills for managing mood, improving sleep and eating patterns, and navigating life transitions.

She holds LCSW licensure and practices out of North Carolina while accepting clients from other regions who prefer remote work. Erika aims to support and empower clients as they move toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Strategies and Flexible Online Care

Erika uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and symptom management. One common approach involves teaching coping and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood, which can help people manage day-to-day stress, sleep and eating patterns, and depressive symptoms. Another frequently used approach emphasizes goal-focused skill building and problem-solving to address life transitions, career concerns, parenting challenges, and difficulties with attention and organization often experienced by people with ADHD.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and doable for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain continuity during busy schedules or when in-person care is not an option. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, track progress, and provide ongoing coaching and support in a way that fits into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Erika works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, parenting challenges, and career-related stress.
What is the general style or approach in sessions?
The therapy style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each client's unique needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist bring?
She brings 12 years of professional experience working with people facing mood disorders, life transitions, and stress-related concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?
Erika is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and she practices from that state while accepting clients in other regions for remote sessions.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients who are seeking remote care.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
What should I know about cost and billing?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, Arizona

Languages

English