Erica Kesse

LPC-MHSP

Tennessee

Motivational, client-centered counseling and coaching

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC-MHSP

License

LPC-MHSP, Tennessee / 4249

NPI

1851189450

Experience

9 years

Languages

English

Location

Tennessee

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1. • Encouraging support
   • Goal-focused work
   • Trauma-aware care

   About Erica

   Erica Kesse is a licensed professional counselor with nine years of experience helping people rediscover balance and self-worth. She emphasizes a gentle, encouraging approach that invites clients to slow down, notice painful feelings, and begin small, manageable steps toward change. Erica uses Motivational Interviewing as part of her work to help people find and act on their own reasons for change.

   She describes therapy as a chance to ‘‘be’’ - a space for self-nurture and stillness rather than constant doing. Erica aims to support people through big disruptions, grief, and life transitions while encouraging them to recognize their strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and on building a real support network that fits each person’s life.

   Erica blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral ideas and narrative approaches. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client, while also identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and ways to test new behaviors. Solution-focused tools are used to set clear goals and track progress over time.

   Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, and LGBT-related matters. Additional focus areas include sexual concerns such as BDSM and kink, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, fertility stress, caregiver strain, and multicultural and discrimination-related stress.

   Based in Tennessee and working in English, Erica offers therapy that combines practical coaching with emotional support. She encourages people to explore what feels meaningful, try new skills between sessions, and celebrate even small gains toward living more fully.

2. How Motivational and Client-Centered Work Translates Online

   Erica uses Motivational Interviewing to help people identify what really matters to them and to find personal reasons to try new steps. This approach is often helpful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about a change they want to make. Client-centered therapy means the conversation follows the person; the therapist reflects, listens, and helps clarify priorities rather than directing every choice.
   
   She also brings elements of cognitive behavioral work to notice thought patterns and try small behavioral experiments between sessions. Together these approaches aim to connect values and goals with clear, doable actions. Deciding which methods to use happens collaboratively in the first few sessions based on goals and preferences.
   
   Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing for sessions during breaks or from a convenient location. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefit is flexibility - fitting short check-ins or standard-length appointments around work, caregiving, and other daily demands while keeping the focus on meaningful change.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoaching

   Also works with

   Depression

   Additional focus areas

   Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFertility issuesLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   9+ years

   Listed in

   Tennessee

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Erica address?

   She works with depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, career and coaching needs, and LGBT-related issues. Additional areas include sexual concerns, polyamory, fertility stress, caregiver strain, multicultural stress, and panic or post-traumatic stress.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Erica centers sessions on the person, using client-centered methods alongside Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioral ideas, and narrative tools. The work balances listening, practical skill-building, and goal-setting.

   What experience does she bring to sessions?

   She has nine years of clinical experience and brings a combined counseling and coaching perspective to help people integrate emotional, physical, and professional life areas.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She holds the credential LPC-MHSP and is located in Tennessee.

   Are sessions available in languages other than English?

   Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

   What session formats does she offer?

   The therapist profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How does cost and scheduling work?

   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 her?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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