- stress and anxiety
- trauma and grief
- work and career strain
About Erika
Erika Hernandez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people facing work strain, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and difficult life transitions.
Erika focuses on straightforward conversations that name what is happening and what gets in the way of change. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She helps clients notice patterns in behavior and feeling, and practices simple skills to respond differently in tense moments.
Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and infidelity. That experience informs how she helps people rebuild trust in themselves and in relationships after hard events. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide interventions rather than relying on vague promises.
Erika aims to create room for honest talk about uncomfortable feelings like shame, resentment, or ongoing anger. She encourages small experiments between sessions so clients can try new ways of speaking and acting. Over time those experiments can change how frustration shows up day to day.
For practical use, scheduling and payment are managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Approaches for anger, stress, and relationship problems
Erika draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anger and related issues. One approach focuses on identifying triggers and habitual reactions, teaching practical skill drills that interrupt escalation and create space for a different response. This helps with losing temper at home or acting out under work pressure.Another approach centers on processing difficult events such as trauma, loss, or betrayal. It involves paced, structured conversations that organize painful memories and reduce their hold on present behavior. That work supports clearer thinking when emotions run high.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Erika collaborates with each person to test approaches that fit their goals, needs, and everyday schedule. She adjusts methods as progress is made so sessions remain focused and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she meets with clients. Practical benefits of online sessions can include easier fitting of appointments into a workday, fewer commute barriers, and the option for a shorter check-in when time is tight. Licensed professionals can use these formats in ways that support steady progress without asking for major time changes.
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Also works with
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, career strain, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. She uses plain language to identify patterns and practices skills to change reactive behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of issues including trauma, hospice care, and first responder needs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions are provided through a subscription 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 your first session.