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Erin Brahms

Hopeful, practical therapy for life challenges

LMHC Massachusetts

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Erin

Erin Brahms is a licensed mental health counselor based in Massachusetts with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people build practical coping skills for stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, and major life transitions, drawing on a collaborative, person-focused stance that emphasizes listening and empowerment.

Background and approach

Her approach blends evidence-informed strategies with a warm, nonjudgmental presence. Clients can expect an emphasis on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior, developing concrete tools for managing symptoms, and exploring personal goals for change.

Erin has a background that includes work in school settings and addiction treatment, and she often integrates mindfulness and motivational techniques alongside cognitive strategies to support recovery and resilience. Erin holds an MA and is licensed as an LMHC (MA LMHC LMHC8508).

She offers sessions in English using a variety of remote formats to accommodate different preferences and schedules. Her practice aims to help people take practical steps toward greater well-being while honoring each person’s pace and priorities.

Evidence-Based Methods Adapted for Online Work

Erin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors; this approach is practical for addressing anxiety, depression, and some addiction-related patterns. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy principles, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard while forming goals that matter to them.

Finding the right approach is an ongoing, collaborative process. Erin works with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs and preferences, adjusting techniques over time based on what feels most useful and achievable in day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for access and continuity of care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain momentum between sessions, and use tools like brief messaging or chat for timely support. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods effectively to remote work while focusing on practical skills and real-world goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erin commonly address in therapy?
Erin works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and relationship challenges, among other issues. Her practice also includes support for eating concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.
What is Erin's therapeutic style and approach?
She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to each person's needs.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Erin brings 14 years of counseling experience, including work in school settings and addiction treatment environments that inform her clinical perspective.
What are Erin's credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MA and is a licensed mental health counselor: MA LMHC LMHC8508, practicing in Massachusetts.
Can I work with Erin if I live outside the United States?
Erin provides services in English but is not accepting international clients at this time; she practices with clients located in Massachusetts.
In what session formats does Erin meet with clients?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and what is the payment model?
Costs vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

LGBTGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English