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Timothy Erhardt

Timothy Erhardt

LCSW

Texas

Motivation-focused LCSW guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Texas / 61723
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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    • Strengths-based
    • Goal oriented
    • Trauma informed

    About Timothy

    Timothy Erhardt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other practical therapies to help people move forward. He frames the work around each person's goals and strengths, and he emphasizes small steps toward change. He invites people to talk about what matters to them and to find workable plans for daily life.

    With 20 years of experience, Timothy has spent much of his career helping people cope with addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. He also addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and career concerns. He works with a wide range of life challenges, including veteran and first responder issues, fatherhood concerns, and midlife transitions.

    Timothy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to offer straightforward tools for feeling better day to day. He may also use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when trauma treatment is needed. Sessions focus on practical skills, values-based choices, and building motivation to change.

    People who come to him can expect a collaborative approach that respects their experience and preferences. He helps break big problems into manageable steps and supports recovery from process and substance addictions. He also helps with coping after disasters and navigating guilt, shame, and isolation.

    Timothy asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin. He uses that information to schedule sessions and match goals to an approach that fits each person.

  2. Online approaches that support motivation and healing

    Timothy commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, using conversation to build commitment and next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and simple actions, helping people accept hard feelings while moving toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks thoughts and behaviors into practical patterns to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

    Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

    The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling brief check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. Online sessions can also allow use of worksheets, breathing exercises, and homework between meetings to keep momentum going.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Texas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, self-esteem, and career or life changes.

    What is his therapy style like?

    He uses a collaborative, motivational approach that focuses on strengths and practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small changes that fit everyday life.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has 20 years of professional experience working with issues such as addiction, trauma, and grief.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

    Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    What are the first steps to start therapy?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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