- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
About Eric
Eric Balme is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 32 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, and ADHD. He offers help to people coping with addictions and with the everyday pressures that strain relationships and wellbeing.
He describes working in a direct, nonjudgmental way so people can speak openly about what is happening in their lives. Sessions aim to identify patterns that lead to outbursts, recurring frustration, or disconnects with partners. He uses practical conversation and problem-solving to reduce tension and improve communication.
Eric has longstanding experience across relationship challenges such as commitment issues, codependency, and communication problems. He also supports people managing caregiver stress, substance challenges, and the emotional aftermath of separation or disaster. Work can include addressing impulsivity, guilt, or forgiveness when those get in the way of daily life.
His approach is focused on learning clearer ways to express needs, set limits, and respond differently under pressure. That often means practicing new interaction skills in session and reviewing how they went afterward. Clients leave with concrete next steps to try between meetings.
Sessions are conducted in English and Eric accepts international clients. Before booking, users should confirm the current session formats offered. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Eric describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and interaction patterns. One common approach helps people recognize triggers and automatic reactions, then practice new responses in structured steps. This is useful for anger, impulsivity, and stress that shows up in relationships.Another approach centers on communication skills training. It teaches straightforward ways to state needs, set boundaries, and respond without escalation. People often use role plays and stepwise practice so new ways of speaking feel more natural over time.
Finding the right combination of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will review what causes the most strain, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps you meet your goals and preferences. Clients and therapist work together to pick the methods that fit current needs.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow for a brief check-in during a work break. Different formats can also help when camera use is difficult or when a simpler phone conversation is preferable. Ask about current scheduling and format options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with stress, anger, impulsivity, and how those affect relationships and daily life.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical problem-solving to change interaction patterns and reduce tension.
How long has he worked in therapy?
He has 32 years of professional experience as a clinician in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.