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- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Eric
LCSW in California with six years' experience, Eric McLaughlin helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, and trauma. He uses goal-focused work and practical strategies to help clients make measurable changes over time.
Eric centers sessions on identifying clear goals and simple steps toward them. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address anxious thinking and coping patterns. He also uses approaches that attend to relationships and attachment when past relationships continue to affect daily life.
Sessions typically include problem-solving, skill practice, and conversational exploration of how patterns formed. Eric works with people on substance use and addiction-related challenges by focusing on motivation, concrete behavior change, and relapse prevention planning. He helps people name patterns such as codependency, shame, or difficulty communicating, then practices different ways to respond.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, he blends talking through memories with techniques to reduce distress in the moment. For LGBT concerns and questions about sexuality, he helps clients clarify values and develop self-acceptance through practical exercises and reflection.
Eric brings six years of practice as a licensed clinical social worker. He aims for straightforward, measurable sessions that leave people with clear tools. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
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How his approaches fit with remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action toward them. In practice this means naming what matters, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and trying small behavior changes that match your values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Work often includes identifying thinking patterns, testing those thoughts, and practicing different responses to reduce anxiety or manage cravings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques over time based on what helps. The emphasis is on practical steps and measurable progress rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Many people find this helps them maintain momentum between sessions while practicing skills in everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, and trauma and abuse, plus related areas like codependency and communication problems.
What is his approach in sessions?
Work is goal-focused and practical, using cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and attachment-based ideas to change thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.