Therapist
Erica Smith
LMHC
Practical support for stress and mood concerns
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- Focus on strengths
- Evidence based methods
- Works with autism
About Erica
Erica sees clients as the experts on their own lives. She looks for strengths and practical steps people can use right away. Sessions focus on real problems and simple strategies, not jargon or long explanations.
In therapy she talks through how difficult experiences affect day-to-day life. She helps people build confidence and find ways to cope when feelings become overwhelming. Work may include improving communication, managing mood symptoms, and coping with losses.
Erica draws on approaches that are evidence based and tailored to each person. She pays attention to attachment concerns and caregiver stress when these come up. The aim is to help people make changes that fit their routine and needs.
Making the first appointment involves a few straightforward steps. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. Erica is based in New York and meets with people in English.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
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How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Erica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach involves structured problem-solving and coping strategies that help reduce anxiety and manage mood symptoms; these teach step-by-step skills to handle difficult moments. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and its effects on daily life by helping people identify triggers, build safety strategies, and practice grounding skills to reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erica will work with the client to match methods to their goals, needs, and what feels comfortable. She adjusts techniques over time based on progress and feedback so therapy stays relevant and useful.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up or check-ins more easily. Online work can also make shorter check-ins or more frequent brief sessions simpler to arrange, depending on what you and the therapist decide.
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Erica commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on attachment issues, autism and intellectual disability, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She looks for strengths and helps people build everyday skills that reduce distress and improve functioning.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with mood and trauma-related issues. That experience informs how she supports coping and recovery.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC, which means Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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