At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Michigan / 6401013973
- NPI
- 1235568676
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused approach
- Practical coping skills
- Affirming therapy space
About Erika
Erika Lindgren is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She creates a calm, affirming space where people can talk honestly about what they are feeling and what they want to change. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people take practical steps forward.
Erika uses clear tools to help clients manage mood disorders, panic, and trauma-related symptoms. She also focuses on issues around sexuality, women's mental health, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. People explore communication skills, coping techniques, and ways to rebuild resilience during major life changes.
Motivational Interviewing is one approach she uses to help people find their own reasons to change and to build momentum. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety and depression. She also draws on Client-Centered and Solution-Focused methods to keep work practical and goal-oriented.
Erika brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice and aims to meet each person where they are. Sessions emphasize collaboration and small, achievable steps rather than overwhelming plans. She works with people who want respectful, nonjudgmental support while they sort through difficult emotions.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling. The focus in therapy is on what the person wants to change and how to make that change feel manageable day to day.
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How Erika's approaches translate to online therapy
Erika uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are unsure about making changes. This approach focuses on asking reflective questions and drawing out the client’s own reasons for change rather than pushing solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice new ways of thinking and behaving that reduce anxiety and depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Erika aims to collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is or isn’t working and adjusts strategies over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Please confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as specific online or in-person options are not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate that therapy can fit into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing sessions during a lunch break, or offering shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to help keep momentum between sessions and make it easier to follow through on goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Erika works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns such as grief, anger, and low self-esteem. She also addresses issues like postpartum depression, social anxiety, and challenges tied to adoption and foster care.
What is the overall therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical steps and clear goals. Therapy blends motivational techniques, CBT, and solution-focused methods to keep sessions focused and useful.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Erika has nine years of experience working with people on mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. That background informs a practical, empathetic approach to therapy.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
The clinician holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan. The LPC designation is shown as Licensed Professional Counselor.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. The therapist can advise which formats are available when you begin the intake process.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will depend on the subscription plan and scheduling choices.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps pair needs and goals before the first session.
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