Erika Young, LPC

Erika Young is a licensed professional counselor who supports people managing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She emphasizes practical steps and clear conversation so concerns feel more manageable. Erika speaks plainly and meets people where they are when they’re ready to try something different.

Erika believes clients know their own stories and brings a respectful, collaborative stance to sessions. She helps clients notice strengths, set small goals, and practice skills between meetings. Sessions focus on concrete tools you can use day to day rather than long lectures or jargon.

Her background includes nine years working in clinical settings in Georgia. Over that time she has guided people through grief and motivation struggles and supported those rebuilding confidence after hard experiences. That experience shapes a calm and steady approach in therapy.

Erika draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify thinking patterns that increase stress and to build alternative responses. She also uses Client-Centered techniques to keep the work grounded in each person’s values and priorities. When emotional intensity is high she can introduce elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills for strong feelings.

People who choose Erika can expect straightforward conversation, practical homework, and a focus on small, measurable changes. She aims to create a working plan that fits daily life and moves toward clearer goals over time.

How Erika Brings Structured Therapy Online

Erika commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different ways of responding. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short experiments that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in each person's priorities, offering listening and reflection so goals emerge from what matters to the client.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Erika will review your needs and preferences and suggest which methods or combinations may fit best. That discussion is collaborative and can change as new issues come up or as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and skill practice, while phone calls suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can work for brief updates, homework check-ins, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around school, work, or caregiving responsibilities and to keep consistent momentum between sessions.