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Erica Hardman, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Goal-focused work
About Erica
Erica Hardman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with three years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and life transitions. She works with concerns such as depression, ADHD, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. Erica aims to help clients who feel stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed find clearer direction and practical steps forward.
Her background includes work in healthcare, child welfare, schools, and community settings. This variety has given her experience supporting people from different backgrounds and stages of life. In sessions she focuses on concrete skills like coping strategies, boundary setting, and communication practice.
Erica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness techniques and solution-focused methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on motivational interviewing to support goal-setting and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events affect current functioning. These approaches inform a practical, goal-oriented style rather than a single fixed method.
When clients want it, faith or spirituality can be part of the conversation; Erica follows the client’s lead on that. She often blends elements of life-coaching and personal development to move insights into action, for example turning small steps into new daily habits.
Sessions aim to strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and rebuild confidence. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Erica commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy when working online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors through short exercises and homework. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve present-moment awareness.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify values and boost readiness for change. That approach involves asking practical questions, tracking small wins, and setting achievable goals. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work; the therapist and client decide together which techniques fit the client’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as the profile does not list formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistent progress while balancing daily life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, trauma and parenting concerns. The profile also lists ADHD, self-esteem, career and life-transition problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. That often involves practical exercises and tracking patterns between thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of experience and has worked in healthcare, child welfare, schools, and community settings. That background informs her work with diverse life stages and situations.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in Indiana.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and local factors.
What is the first step to start working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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