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Erica Kesse, LPC-MHSP
Tennessee
LPC-MHSP - Relationship and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Motivational Interviewing
About Erica
Erica Kesse is an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on LGBT concerns, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career and coaching work, and depression. Erica works with adults who want concrete ways to change thoughts, reactions, and daily habits.
Her approach emphasizes practical, person-centered care. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods to identify unhelpful thinking and develop alternative responses. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas show up when clients want short-term goals and clearer next steps.
Erica pays attention to the life areas that affect mental health. She talks with clients about work, finances, caregiving stress, and relationship patterns. She also addresses sexuality, kink and alternative sexual cultures, polyamory, and multicultural concerns without assuming a single solution fits everyone.
Trauma and post-traumatic stress work are part of her practice. That includes support for sexual assault and abuse survivors, panic and panic attacks, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. Sessions aim to reduce distress by changing how people think about past events and how they cope now.
Clients can expect straightforward, practical sessions that focus on skills and small experiments. Erica frames goals clearly and tracks progress. To get started, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps to schedule a first session.
How Erica applies practical approaches online
Erica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT sessions focus on identifying specific thinking patterns and trying concrete behavior changes that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective, offering attentive listening and support while the client sets the pace and topics for work.Motivational Interviewing appears when clients need help clarifying goals or resolving mixed feelings about change. That approach uses focused questions and reflective feedback to build motivation and translate choices into small, achievable steps. Together these methods aim for clear goals and measurable progress rather than vague promises.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Erica will talk with clients about their concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That collaborative planning helps decide whether to lean more on CBT tasks, solution-focused steps, or motivational interviewing at different stages.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into busy schedules, support shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or avoid travel. Therapists and licensed professionals use these options to make attending sessions more practical while focusing on the same concrete skills and goals used in face-to-face work.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with LGBT concerns, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, career and coaching issues, and depression. Additional areas include sexuality, kink and alternative sexual cultures, polyamory, and multicultural concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions include practical exercises and small experiments to change daily habits.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. Her work blends client-centered approaches with cognitive and solution-focused tools.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee and practices there. That credential is presented as LPC-MHSP.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions will be conducted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and regional factors.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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