Profile / United States
Erica Smith Jimenez, LMFT
California
LMFT - Relationships and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Parenting support
About Erica
Erica Smith Jimenez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 23 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and also works with parenting, mood disorders, grief, trauma and identity-related stressors.
Erica helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then try different ways of responding. She uses clear, practical steps to manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions are direct and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on teaching coping skills and improving communication.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current struggles. Client-centered techniques guide how she listens and responds during sessions.
Erica often supports people dealing with blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and challenges tied to family of origin. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar and co-occurring mood concerns by focusing on concrete strategies for coping and organization.
Across her work she combines motivational interviewing and narrative methods to help people clarify goals and rewrite unhelpful stories about themselves. She emphasizes teaching tools - for example emotion regulation and communication exercises - that clients can use between sessions.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Erica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression and problem-solving. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at patterns in close relationships and to improve communication and connection in current relationships. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and responds, which helps clients feel heard while they set goals and practice new skills.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Erica works collaboratively to figure out what methods align with a client's goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as those goals change. Clients and therapist check in about progress and try different techniques as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work on skills between sessions and apply strategies in real life while discussing what did and did not work with the therapist.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Erica help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns along with parenting, grief, trauma, mood disorders and identity-related stressors.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and down-to-earth. She focuses on practical steps and teaching coping skills for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Erica has 23 years of experience as a practicing therapist in California.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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