- Stress management
- Emotion regulation
- Mindfulness practice
About Erica
Erica Vayo is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Massachusetts with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, parenting strain, anger, and compassion fatigue. Erica also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, social anxiety, self-love, and young adult issues.
Her approach is straightforward and interactive. Sessions center on clear goals, practical skills, and everyday language. She draws on client-centered techniques to keep conversations focused on what matters to each person.
Erica uses strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help people slow down, notice thoughts, and reduce reactivity. Solution-focused methods help set short-term goals and identify actions that lead to quick, workable changes.
Clients can expect conversations that prioritize problem-solving alongside emotional support. Erica aims to help people build coping strategies for life transitions like starting a job, moving away, or changing roles at home. Sessions involve practicing skills, trying new ways of communicating, and reviewing what works.
She offers services in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Erica uses client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities. This approach means conversations are guided by what the client brings up, and the therapist helps reflect and clarify concerns to build practical next steps.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are useful for managing strong feelings, smoothing conflict, and handling relationship stress common in early adulthood.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapy process. Erica will work collaboratively to choose approaches that match a person’s goals, preferences, and daily life. That can mean trying different techniques and checking in about what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt DBT and mindfulness exercises to a remote setting so clients can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family and relationship problems, parenting strain, anger, compassion fatigue, and issues common in young adults.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an interactive, goal-oriented style that focuses on practical skills and clear conversation. Techniques come from client-centered work, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of experience as an LMHC in Massachusetts.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an MA LMHC and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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