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- Family stress
- Trauma recovery
- Grief and loss
About Erin
LMFT (California), 12 years of experience. Erin Alig-Dimalanta helps people dealing with family stress, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and mood difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and based in California.
Erin’s work centers on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques paired with attention to each person’s spiritual beliefs when it’s relevant to them. She prefers clear, steady work in sessions - talking through painful memories, building new patterns in relationships, and practicing concrete skills for managing intense feelings. The goal is to reduce immediate distress and build skills that make daily life easier.
Her experience includes supporting people through post-traumatic stress, issues that arise around pregnancy and childbirth, workplace stress, and challenges faced by veterans and people connected to the armed forces. She also addresses problems like narcissistic dynamics, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Erin describes herself as present and straightforward in therapy. She combines structured techniques with attention to personal values and spiritual perspectives when clients want that. Sessions usually focus on what’s happening now, patterns that repeat, and practical steps a person can try between meetings.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time; exact costs vary with location.
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Approaches used in remote sessions
Erin works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside attention to a person's spiritual perspective when that matters to them. One commonly used approach focuses on processing traumatic memories in manageable steps so people can reduce intense emotional reactions and return to daily routines. Another approach emphasizes learning and practicing skills for emotion regulation and relationship patterns so clients can respond differently in stressful moments.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Erin treats approach selection as a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then try methods that fit those needs and adjust as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Many people appreciate remote sessions because they can fit meetings around work, childcare, or other responsibilities. Remote sessions can also make shorter check-ins easier or reduce the need to travel, which helps sustain regular contact while working on goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with family stress, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, divorce and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside attention to clients' spiritual perspectives when relevant. Sessions are practical and skills-focused while also addressing repeated relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with people facing complex life transitions and trauma recovery.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and how much do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.