Erika Roberts , LCSW

Erika Roberts is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years in mental health. She has worked extensively with people facing homelessness, youth, and those with serious mental health concerns. Erika focuses on practical help and clear steps people can use between sessions.

She is comfortable supporting people on the autism spectrum and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. Erika often helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and issues with self-esteem. She also addresses sleep and eating concerns, anger, career stress, and major life transitions.

Erika uses several approaches to fit each person's needs. She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and on dialectical skills to manage strong emotions. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape patterns and mindfulness practices to build calm and focus.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Sessions aim to be practical - clients leave with tools or something useful to try during the week. At times she will challenge unhelpful habits, and at other times she will simply provide space to be heard.

Erika’s background blends professional and personal experience in mental health. She describes therapy as a collaborative process and helps people work toward specific goals. Her practice is based in Texas and she offers care in English.

Approaches and online options for everyday struggles

Erika commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and comfort level, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care easier to access. Video calls allow deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging are options for shorter updates, brief support between sessions, or for people who prefer typing. These formats give flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.