Erica Sandoval, LMFT

California · 7 years in practice

Erica Sandoval is a California-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and struggles with self-esteem.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 130090 · expires December 2027
NPI: 1487078291 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Erica

Erica Sandoval is a California-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and struggles with self-esteem. She works with individuals dealing with family-related concerns and young adult issues, and she supports people coping with loneliness, social anxiety, and mood shifts. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now.

Erica listens first and helps clients name problems clearly. Then she uses practical tools drawn from several approaches to help people change unhelpful patterns and make choices that fit their values.

Background and approach

Her background includes seven years of clinical work with people affected by trauma and mood disorders. Erica has experience guiding clients through post-traumatic stress, severe anxiety, and relationship-related stress. She draws on proven techniques and conversational therapy to make progress one step at a time.

Erica blends Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices and existential ideas in her sessions. That mix lets her tailor support to each person’s needs, whether the focus is emotion regulation, shifting negative thoughts, or finding life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online in formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.

Erica describes therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients build skills they can use outside the session.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Erica names

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Online support

How Erica’s approaches translate to online care

Existential Therapy in Erica’s work focuses on big life questions and meaning. It looks at choices, responsibility, and what matters to a person when they feel stuck or uncertain. This approach can help people wrestling with life purpose, isolation, or core values.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience. Erica listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s pace so people feel heard and can steer the conversation toward what matters most. This is useful for building self-love, repairing self-esteem, and working through family-related concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT offers concrete strategies to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes short exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking, which can reduce anxiety and shift mood over time.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work in therapy. Erica will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts techniques as needed so sessions feel useful and practical rather than confusing.

Online formats allow for flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls suit deeper conversation and visual connection, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging keeps ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while still working on meaningful change.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Erica commonly address?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem struggles, plus related concerns like communication problems and life purpose.

What is her style of therapy like?

Erica uses a warm, conversational approach that starts with listening and naming the problem before trying tools or techniques.

What kind of experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety disorders, trauma and other mental health challenges.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy is provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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