- Client-centered
- CBT focused
- Trauma-informed
About Erika
Erika Williams-Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 18 years in behavioral health. She talks plainly and listens closely to help people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or difficult relationships. Erika focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them take practical steps forward.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. She has worked in local government, nonprofit organizations, and hospital settings, gaining broad experience with people facing homelessness, parenting struggles, codependency, and trauma.
Erika commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also draws on client-centered principles, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set goals and guide the pace of work. Trauma-focused approaches are used when past hurt keeps showing up in daily life.
In sessions she aims to be welcoming, honest, and clear. Conversations often include skill-building for coping, setting boundaries, and improving communication. Erika encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time.
People who want straightforward support around addiction, mood concerns, parenting stress, or codependency may find her style approachable. She invites those ready to make changes to start with a simple matching and scheduling process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist creates a nonjudgmental space and helps people set goals that feel meaningful to them. This approach fits concerns like low self-esteem, relationship patterns, and codependency.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thinking patterns that keep problems going and try small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress, with practical exercises people can use between sessions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to how past harm affects daily life and relationships. It combines careful pacing with skills for coping and grounding so memories and reactions become easier to manage.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about practical needs like scheduling, length of sessions, and whether you prefer audio or video so sessions fit into your routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does Erika address?
She works with a range of issues including trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, codependency, grief, and work or career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is welcoming, honest, and concerned. She offers practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy while adjusting to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
Erika has 18 years of experience in behavioral health and has worked in government, nonprofit, and hospital settings supporting people with addiction, homelessness, trauma, and parenting struggles.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Georgia.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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