Erin Haentjens, LMFT

California · 8 years in practice

Erin Haentjens is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working in California.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 115872 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1245642214 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Erin

Erin Haentjens is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working in California. She focuses on helping people reconnect with their bodies and sense of self while facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and life changes. Erin blends talk-based work with attention to movement and bodily awareness so people feel more grounded and confident.

She centers sessions on listening and presence, helping people notice what their bodies and feelings are signaling. That often leads to clearer choices about relationships, parenting, career moves, and recovery from trauma or addiction.

Background and approach

Erin uses practical strategies to strengthen internal resources and build coping skills. Her background includes a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a graduate certificate in Exercise and Sport Performance. She has eight years of clinical experience across community and clinical settings.

That work covered individual psychotherapy, youth programs, school and foster care counseling, and group facilitation. Erin also brings experience supporting athletes and people recovering from injuries. She understands how identity can tie to athletic roles and how physical injury affects self-image and mood.

She works to help clients rebuild resilience, whether they are coping with chronic pain or adjusting to new limitations. In sessions, Erin aims to create a calm, steady space where clients can notice strengths and try small changes. She combines existential questions about meaning with hands-on approaches that involve the body.

The goal is practical change and a clearer sense of who the client wants to be.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Erin names

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Online support

Exploring meaning and the body in online therapy

Erin often uses Existential Therapy to help people ask practical questions about meaning, choice, and personal values. That work can be helpful when someone feels stuck, empty, or unsure about life direction. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns of closeness and trust that show up in relationships, which can be useful for communication and connection struggles.

She aims to find the right mix of approaches together with each person. That means discussing goals, trying methods, and adjusting based on what feels useful. The process is collaborative and paced to the client's needs and preferences.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and body awareness work, while phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written reflection, need quick touchpoints, or want support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, parenting, eating issues, ADHD, and related challenges such as self-esteem and career stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach blends existential questions with body-centered work, mindfulness, and client-centered listening to help people notice feelings and make choices.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience in clinical and community settings, including individual therapy, group facilitation, and youth programs.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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