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Erika Haines, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anxiety and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Solution-focused work
About Erika
Erika Haines is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Erika uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. She also draws on client-centered techniques to listen without judgment and solution-focused work for concrete steps forward.
In sessions she helps clients break problems into manageable parts. They identify unhelpful thoughts, test those thoughts against real life, and try new behaviors to see what changes. Short-term goals and specific homework are common tools she offers to track progress.
Erika has worked with a wide range of concerns, including chemical dependency, domestic violence, eating struggles, bipolar mood issues, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with blended family dynamics, immigration-related stress, and aging-related challenges.
She speaks English and Spanish and works only with people who live in California. Practical matters such as scheduling and payment are handled through a subscription model that clients can cancel at any time. Prospective clients start by completing a brief questionnaire and booking an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Erika uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought that keep problems going and to test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and many day-to-day problems where changing thoughts and actions can make a difference.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and understanding a client's experience. That approach supports people who need a calm, respectful listener while they sort out next steps. Solution-focused work is part of her toolkit when clients want short-term plans and clear, practical steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Erika will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then recommend an approach or mix of approaches. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Session format details are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during the workweek or scheduling around caregiving and school times. It can also reduce travel time and let people meet with a licensed professional from home when that suits their schedule.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, grief, ADHD, and related problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and focused. She uses CBT to link thoughts, feelings, and behavior, along with client-centered listening and solution-focused steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services only to people who reside in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients and works only with residents of California.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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