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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- English and Spanish
About Erick
LMSW (licensed master social worker) in Michigan with five years of clinical experience, Erick Pena helps people managing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and low self-esteem. He speaks English and Spanish and works with adults facing motivation or confidence problems. Erick focuses on practical steps that people can use between sessions to feel steadier in daily life.
Erick approaches therapy as a collaborative process. He talks with clients to identify patterns that keep them stuck, then practices concrete skills for handling strong emotions and stressful moments. Sessions aim to make small, manageable changes rather than big, sudden shifts.
He often addresses issues tied to relationships and self-view, such as abandonment, emptiness, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation, and challenges common in young adulthood and midlife. He also works with men’s issues, life purpose concerns, paranoia, and post-traumatic stress. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to respond differently.
Erick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. That can include practice exercises, skill-building, and step-by-step plans clients can try between meetings. The emphasis is on actions that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients may be seen. The enrollment process uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
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How Erick uses evidence-based techniques in online sessions
Erick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in practical, accessible ways. One common approach focuses on skills for managing intense emotions and anxiety, teaching breathing exercises, grounding moves, and step-by-step coping plans to reduce overwhelm. Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic memories in controlled, paced sessions so clients can decrease distress and improve daily functioning without being retraumatized.Finding the right method is part of the work. Erick collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. He checks in regularly, adjusts the plan, and teaches tools clients can use between meetings so progress continues outside sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. Some people prefer video when visual cues help the work, while others choose audio for lower bandwidth or a quicker phone-style check-in. Erick aims to match approach and format to what will work best for the person’s needs and daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and low self-esteem. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, guilt and shame, infidelity, loneliness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes a practical, collaborative approach using evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on identifying stuck patterns and practicing concrete skills to manage emotions and stress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience has centered on anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, and self-esteem work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW, which stands for licensed master social worker, and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.