CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

EH Portrait of Erika Haines

Erika Haines

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
Continue with Erika

About Erika

Erika Haines is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, trauma, grief, and a wide range of other life challenges.

Background and approach

With 13 years of clinical experience, she brings a compassionate, down-to-earth presence to sessions and emphasizes practical ways to manage emotions, improve communication, and rebuild confidence. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused techniques, alongside psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives when deeper exploration fits the client’s needs.

She aims to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes difficult topics easier to discuss, and she occasionally uses light humor when appropriate to ease tension. Erika works in both English and Spanish and accepts clients who reside in California.

Clients can expect a collaborative, goal-oriented process that balances immediate coping strategies with exploration of underlying patterns. She offers flexible session formats to accommodate different lifestyles and invites people to begin with a short matching questionnaire to find a good fit for their goals and schedule.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Erika commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and addictions. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy principles, focusing on empathetic listening and creating a supportive atmosphere so clients can explore feelings and goals at their own pace. These approaches are presented in accessible, practical terms to address both immediate coping needs and longer-term growth.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; she works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sometimes brief, solution-focused steps are appropriate, while other times deeper psychodynamic or Jungian exploration is helpful. The plan evolves based on what proves most effective for the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access consistent care from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into daily life, whether someone prefers real-time conversation or written check-ins between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD, among other topics.
What is her overall therapeutic approach?
Her style is compassionate and client-centered, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside solution-focused methods and psychodynamic or Jungian ideas as appropriate to meet each person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and age groups, and she has particular familiarity with issues such as domestic violence, chemical dependency, and family problems.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds the credential LMFT and practices in California with licence CA LMFT 48589, providing services only to clients who reside in that state.
Which languages does she offer therapy in and can she see international clients?
She conducts therapy in English and Spanish, and she is not currently accepting international clients; services are available only to those living in California.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How can someone begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImmigration issuesInfidelityMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish