- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Erica
Erica Innocent is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with ten years of practice. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationships, parenting, and eating concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole and she practices from Alabama.
Erica uses a client-centered, humanistic stance that starts with a person's own strengths. She helps people identify what already works for them and builds on those resources. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at the thoughts that can fuel strong emotions and unhelpful behaviors.
In practical terms Erica helps people name the patterns that cause recurring anger or resentment. She works with clients on clearer thinking, coping strategies, and behavior changes that reduce escalation. She offers straightforward skills practice so people can try new responses between sessions.
Her background includes work with a wide range of life situations and a focus on including cultural differences in the conversation. She describes the process as a partnership where the client's experience guides the pace and focus of work. Erica has provided electronic services to people located in Ohio, Texas, California, and Alabama.
When people choose to begin, she asks a few practical questions about current concerns and goals. That helps shape early sessions toward immediate issues like anger at work, family conflict, or persistent worry. The approach is aimed at making small, usable changes rather than promising quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and strengths. It involves listening, reflecting, and helping the client identify their own resources to manage anger, stress, or relationship strain. This approach is useful when someone wants to build on what already helps them cope.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions include noticing unhelpful thought patterns, testing those thoughts, and practicing different responses. This method is often applied to anger, anxiety, and mood concerns where brief skills and homework can change everyday reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to decide whether client-centered listening, CBT skills, mindfulness practices, or a combination fits best. That decision is shaped by the client's goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are set by the therapist's practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If someone prefers working without video, or needs a shorter appointment window, discuss those practical options when scheduling to find what suits everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Alabama
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship and parenting issues, and eating and food-related concerns.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses a client-centered humanistic stance and also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness strategies in her work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in therapeutic settings with adults and families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LISW and LICSW credentials and is based in Alabama; her licensure details include Ohio LISW and Alabama LICSW as listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.