- Warm listening
- Values work
- Practical skills
About Eric
Eric Golden is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 13 years of clinical experience. He frames therapy as a collaborative, human process and focuses on helping people find gentler ways to relate to their feelings and relationships. His tone is warm and down-to-earth and he invites clients to approach growth with patience and a sense of humor.
Eric describes difficult feelings and situations as things to be held, not fought. He often uses metaphor and plain language to help people see their reactions differently. That can make anger, grief, anxiety, or addictive urges feel less like enemies and more like parts of life to be understood.
In sessions he offers behavioral, emotional, and relational support. He leans on strength-based work that highlights the resources people already have. The focus is on practical shifts - small changes in how someone thinks, feels, or responds - rather than quick fixes.
Eric has worked in youth and family settings since 2012 and brings that background into his approach. He combines client-centered listening with methods drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance work, attachment perspectives, and existential reflection. This mix is meant to help people clarify values, build coping skills, and improve relationships.
People who connect well with Eric tend to want honest conversation and steady support. He encourages exploration of life purpose and personal meaning while also addressing immediate struggles like stress, depression, ADHD, or parenting strain. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How Eric blends human-centered care with online work
Client-centered therapy starts with listening. It focuses on the person's experience and what matters most to them, helping people feel heard and respected as they set goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing hard thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-based ideas look at how early and current relationships shape reactions and trust, which can be useful for improving close relationships and managing grief.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Eric aims to be collaborative and will help figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying different exercises, shifting between acceptance and skill-building, or focusing on values and purpose over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel, making it easier to schedule around work or school, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can still include practical exercises, behavioral experiments, values clarification, and relationship-focused conversation while keeping therapy adaptable to everyday routines.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Eric works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and LGBT concerns, plus life purpose questions.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
He uses a client-centered style that emphasizes warm listening and collaboration. He combines that with acceptance, cognitive behavioral ideas, attachment-informed thinking, and existential reflection.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience providing therapeutic support in youth and family contexts and other settings since 2012.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking through the Start Therapy process.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.