- Client-centered listening
- Skills for anxiety
- Perinatal focus
About Erika
Erika Cadenas is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping women who are facing stress and anxiety, especially during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Erika emphasizes steady support and clear, practical steps that fit each person's life.
She centers conversations on what matters most to the client and adapts the pace to each situation. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on listening and building on a person’s strengths. Erika blends client-centered work with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help manage anxious thoughts and difficult feelings.
Erika also uses solution-focused strategies to identify small changes that can make daily life easier. For people processing past difficult events, she incorporates trauma-focused methods to create safer ways to talk about those experiences. Her approach aims to be straightforward and practical, not full of jargon.
Clients can expect clear communication about goals and next steps. Erika encourages questions and checks in often to make sure the work matches current needs. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in California as an LMFT.
Taking that first step can feel hard. Erika frames therapy as a partnership to find what helps, whether that’s coping skills for anxiety, support through postpartum depression, or strategies for balancing new responsibilities.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a supportive relationship. It helps people feel heard and decide what matters most in therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical skills to change them, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily coping.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and will try different methods to see what fits best. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress and life demands change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins when small adjustments are needed. It also makes it possible to continue consistent care during life transitions like pregnancy or the postpartum period. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt tools like CBT exercises and mindfulness practices to a remote setting so skills are usable in daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Erika commonly address?
She focuses on stress and anxiety and has additional experience with postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and broader women's concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and supporting people through perinatal mood and anxiety challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, credentialed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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