Erin Haentjens

Erin Haentjens is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who blends body-centered work with talk therapy. She helps people reconnect with their bodies and instincts to build self-acceptance and greater confidence. Erin focuses on practical skills and steady support so people can move forward at their own pace.

Her approach centers on helping clients notice physical and emotional signals. She uses movement-oriented methods alongside conversation to deepen awareness. That can help when stress, anxiety, trauma, or body image concerns get in the way of daily life.

Erin has a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with somatic specialization and a Graduate Certificate in Exercise and Sport Performance. Over eight years she has worked in clinics, schools, camps, group homes, and community settings. She has experience with people facing depression, addictions, eating concerns, relationship and family stresses, parenting challenges, and life changes.

She also brings experience supporting athletes and people recovering from injuries. That background informs how she addresses identity, resilience, and the link between physical setbacks and emotional health. Erin aims to help clients rebuild strength from the inside out.

Sessions are framed around recognition of strengths and practical next steps. Erin focuses on helping people develop tools they can use after a session. Her style combines steady listening, body-focused awareness, and straightforward coaching to support real change.

How Erin’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Erin uses Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help people manage emotions and rebuild connection with themselves. Attachment work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people notice and change repeating cycles. Client-centered therapy centers the client's experience and pace, offering empathy and reflection so people feel heard and understood. DBT skills teach concrete tools for managing overwhelming emotions, reducing self-destructive behaviors, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, preferences, and daily life. That means checking in together about what feels helpful and adjusting the plan as needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into busy days. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular check-ins, use short sessions for quick skills practice, or avoid travel time. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to learn how sessions can be arranged to fit your routine.