- Stress and anxiety
- CBT based strategies
- Goal focused planning
About Erica
Erica Lackey is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with four years of experience as an LPC. She previously spent nine years working as a school counselor. Erica works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem struggles, career questions, ADHD, and life transitions.
She prefers a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. Erica listens to what matters most to each person and uses that as the starting point for practical steps. She draws on client-centered methods to make space for someone to say what they need to say, then adds cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals.
Her background in schools shaped how she supports people dealing with life changes and role shifts. That work involved helping clients plan next steps, manage overwhelm, and improve communication with people they care about. Those same skills guide her current counseling practice in Texas.
Erica helps people break big problems into manageable tasks. Conversations often include setting clear, small goals and checking progress between meetings. She uses everyday language and concrete tools so clients can try new strategies between sessions.
For someone feeling behind after college, burned out in a first job, unsure about parenting choices, or coping with loss, Erica offers practical support and steady attention to immediate needs. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Erica works from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused approaches. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's priorities, helping a person name what matters and decide next steps. CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy - involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety or depression. Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on short-term, achievable goals and practical steps that can change daily routines and reduce overwhelm.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Erica collaborates with each person to decide which strategies to try, based on goals, current challenges, and what feels manageable. That collaboration may lead to focusing on thought patterns, behavior experiments, or small goal-setting depending on needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, and let people work from a quieter space or during a work break. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and solution-focused tasks to remote meetings so clients can try tools between sessions and track progress over time.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and other life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style, adds cognitive behavioral techniques, and applies solution-focused steps to set short-term goals and practical tasks.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as an LPC and nine years of prior work as a school counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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