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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- Anger and ADHD
About Eric
LMFT in California with 32 years of experience, Eric Balme helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and ADHD-related concerns. He also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and challenges related to addiction and separation. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Eric focuses on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He encourages straightforward conversation about what is happening in a person’s life and what they want to change. The work centers on identifying patterns, improving communication, and developing coping skills that fit day-to-day life.
Clients can expect clear goals and step-by-step tools to manage symptoms such as anger or anxiety. He helps people break down overwhelming problems into manageable steps. When addiction, domestic violence, or separation are present, he addresses safety and practical next steps alongside emotional work.
Eric draws on a long career to tailor pace and focus to each person. He listens for how relationships and thinking patterns affect current struggles. Then he suggests concrete strategies to test between sessions and build on small successes.
People seeking help are invited to describe their main concerns and set priorities in early sessions. Eric uses a direct, problem-solving style that balances talk with action. The goal is clearer choices and more effective ways to handle stress and relationship strain.
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Approaches used and how online sessions work
Eric draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral work, which helps people notice thoughts that fuel anxiety or anger and try alternative responses. This is useful for stress, anxiety, impulsivity, and ADHD-related challenges.Another frequent method involves communication and problem-solving skills training. That involves practicing new ways to raise concerns, set boundaries, and manage conflict, which helps with relationship and intimacy issues as well as codependency and commitment problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Initial meetings include setting priorities and testing strategies so the plan can be adjusted over time.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is impractical. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to fit a client’s daily routine, helping skills transfer into regular life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and ADHD. He also focuses on caregiver stress, codependency, addiction, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, problem-solving approach. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and building concrete coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience working with these concerns. That experience informs how he structures sessions and goal setting.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
Yes, international clients are accepted. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the client lives.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and planning process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.