- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Ericka
Ericka Ferrias is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the daily pressures that make it hard to move forward. Ericka focuses on problems that leave people feeling stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed.
She helps clients identify root causes that contribute to symptoms and life challenges. Sessions focus on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different behavior responses. Practical coping strategies and skills are practiced in session so they can be used in day-to-day life.
Ericka uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, mindfulness work, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to address mood concerns, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, and career or parenting stress.
Her style centers on collaborative work: the client and therapist review what is getting in the way, try new ways of responding, and track what helps. That can include short experiments between sessions and breaking larger goals into manageable steps. The emphasis is on concrete changes someone can notice in their routine.
People who come for help might bring issues such as anger, grief, ADHD-related struggles, attachment and commitment worries, or life transitions. Ericka also addresses multicultural concerns and problems linked to first responder experiences and other high-stress roles.
Using therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Ericka often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with clients. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then committing to small actions that match what matters. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which is useful for mood issues and stress.The therapist and client decide together which approaches to emphasize. That means trying methods, reviewing what works, and adjusting as needs and goals change. This collaborative process is part of making therapy useful for daily life rather than following a fixed script.
Session options are not specified here, so confirm the current online formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work and study schedules, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to arrange. Licensed professionals can use different techniques remotely, such as guided mindfulness practices or structured CBT exercises, to help clients apply new skills between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as addiction, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, career concerns, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to find practical ways to respond differently to problems.
How long has she been practicing?
Ericka has 11 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults on mood, trauma, and life transition issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Texas and holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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