Erica Thompson, LMHC

Florida · 7 years in practice

Erica Thompson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH 20474 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1467116921 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Erica

Erica Thompson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She writes simply and directly with people who want clearer thinking and more control over daily struggles. Taking a first step toward change can feel hard, and she aims to make that step manageable.

Erica approaches therapy believing each person knows their life best. She centers sessions on the client’s story and strengths, then helps build practical steps forward.

Background and approach

Conversations are meant to identify what matters to the client and to find everyday strategies that fit their routine. She blends approaches to match a person’s needs. That can include exploring meaning and values, using cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and bringing mindful attention into stressful moments.

Motivational interviewing techniques are used when someone needs to find the momentum to change a habit or cut through conflicting feelings. Erica has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Florida. Her license is LMHC and she draws on that background when shaping treatment plans and goals.

Sessions are held in English and are guided by simple, practical steps rather than jargon. People who choose Erica can expect a collaborative style that balances listening with actionable tools. She encourages clear goals, small experiments between sessions, and honest conversation about what’s working and what isn’t.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Erica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexuality
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Erica names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online care

Erica regularly uses Existential Therapy to help people clarify what matters most in life and to face difficult decisions with more honesty. This approach focuses on values, meaning, and personal responsibility and can help when major life changes or feelings of aimlessness are present.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and able to find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequently used method for identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Erica will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and daily routines, then suggest a direction and adjust as needed. That means methods may be blended and changed to match progress and comfort level.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief updates or ongoing tracking between sessions. These options make it easier to work on stress, motivation, and coping skills without major disruption to daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Erica help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction issues, low self-esteem, depression, and transitions in life. There are also focused areas like body image, attachment issues, hoarding, and guilt or shame.

What is Erica's general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, centering the client's experience while offering practical tools. Sessions combine listening with steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Erica has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Florida. That background informs how she shapes goals and treatment plans.

What credentials and location are listed for Erica?

She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida as an LMHC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Erica?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients located in Florida.

What session formats does she use?

Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How do I start a therapy relationship with her?

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