- Family conflict
- Trauma recovery
- Self esteem work
About Erin
Erin Alig-Dimalanta is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common struggles young adults face, including family conflict, grief, trauma, anger, and self-esteem. Erin also addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment, life purpose, workplace stress, and feeling isolated or stuck.
Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside attention to each person’s values and beliefs. She helps clients unpack what keeps them reacting the same ways, and practices skills to change those patterns. Conversations are pragmatic and aimed at clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better relationships.
Sessions often include exploring how past relationships shape current behavior. She guides people to notice automatic responses, try new approaches, and practice different ways of relating. That includes addressing guilt, shame, and feelings tied to separation or loss.
Erin works with issues that come up around major life events like divorce, childbirth, military transitions, and career shifts. She supports people processing trauma and symptoms such as mood shifts or post-traumatic stress. The work blends practical coping strategies with attention to meaning and personal values.
Her practice is based in California and sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform's online process.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Erin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how early relationships shape current patterns. One approach looks at attachment-related reactions and how they affect relationships now; it helps people notice repeated responses and practice new ways of relating. Another approach concentrates on trauma-informed methods that reduce reactivity and teach grounding and emotion regulation skills for people with past hurt or post-traumatic stress.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to one set method.
The practical benefit of working online is that sessions can fit into busy schedules and life transitions more easily. Online work can make it simpler to schedule around school, work, or childcare and to keep continuity during moves or job changes. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are available before booking so you know how appointments will be held.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, workplace stress, and young adult issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside attention to values and meaning. Sessions emphasize practical skills, noticing patterns, and trying different ways of relating.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist. That experience includes work with trauma recovery and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and practices from California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Confirm location eligibility before scheduling.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for the exact fee for your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.