Profile / United States
Eric McLaughlin, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - addictions and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Focus on concrete goals
- Works with LGBT concerns
About Eric
Eric McLaughlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, and trauma and abuse. Eric aims for practical work in sessions and helps people set clear goals and steps to reach them.
His style is direct and solution-focused. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and problem-solving approaches to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when those methods fit a person's goals.
In sessions he helps people notice patterns like avoidance, guilt, or codependent behavior. He works on concrete skills such as emotion regulation, communication, and relapse prevention for drug and alcohol issues. He also helps with family of origin concerns and questions about sexuality and life purpose.
Eric combines structured exercises with reflective discussion. That can include tracking thoughts, practicing new responses between sessions, and short experiments to test different behaviors. He emphasizes clear aims so people can see progress in practical ways.
His work is informed by clinical practice with trauma and addiction concerns. He encourages straightforward planning and step-by-step changes rather than long, unfocused talk. Sessions are conducted in English and follow California practice standards.
How his approaches adapt to online work
Eric uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT sessions often include practical exercises, thought records, and small behavior experiments that can be assigned between appointments.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action despite difficult feelings. ACT supports work on avoidance and motivation by focusing on what matters most to the person.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods feel workable, then adjust methods over time based on progress and feedback.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow quicker check-ins when issues arise, and reduce travel time. It can also support shorter focused sessions when bandwidth or time is limited rather than full-length appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, family matters, and trauma and abuse. Additional areas include attachment, codependency, communication, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses a solution-focused, structured approach. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and problem-solving are central tools he uses in sessions.
What level of experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience as a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in California and practices according to California standards.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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