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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Autism and intellectual disability
About Erica
Erica Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She also works with attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, and caregiver stress.
Erica sees people as the experts on their own stories. She looks for strengths clients already have and uses those as a starting point. In sessions she talks through current problems and practical steps that can help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
Her approach is straightforward and problem-focused. She listens, asks concrete questions, and helps people set small, achievable goals. She supports work on motivation, confidence, communication problems, and mood regulation.
Erica has worked for a decade in clinical settings in New York. That experience includes supporting people coping with post-traumatic stress, self-harm, social anxiety, and the complex needs that come with co-morbidity. She also assists young adults navigating life transitions and identity questions.
People who come to her can expect conversations about practical coping skills and steps to manage symptoms. She helps people process grief and losses and build self-acceptance. If you want clear, direct discussion about what’s next, she focuses on actionable change and steady progress.
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Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions work
Erica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and steps. One common approach involves teaching coping strategies for anxiety and stress such as breathing exercises, activity planning, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These techniques help reduce immediate distress and rebuild confidence for everyday tasks.Another approach centers on processing trauma and grief through structured discussion and gradual work on difficult memories and emotional responses. This helps people make sense of losses and reduce the ways those experiences limit daily life.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Erica collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. She reviews options, tests methods in session, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits of therapy delivered remotely include fitting sessions into a busy day, easier attendance when travel is difficult, and the ability to use shorter check-ins when needed. These factors can make regular work on coping skills and communication easier to maintain alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a straightforward, problem-focused style that emphasizes practical coping skills and small, achievable goals. Sessions include listening, concrete questions, and action steps to manage symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience in mental health settings. That experience includes work with post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and co-morbid conditions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.