- Anxiety and mood focus
- Codependency and relationships
- Direct practical approach
About Erica
Erica Mau is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who helps people find steadier footing during hard seasons. She focuses on practical steps to ease anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and codependency so people can feel more energy and purpose. Erica aims to make therapy straightforward and hopeful for people who feel stuck.
Her style is direct and interactive. Sessions look at the beliefs and habits that keep someone stuck and replace them with clearer choices. Erica uses short- and long-term goals so progress is visible and measurable.
Erica has 16 years of experience across private practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatry. That background informs how she supports people with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar I and II, and personality-related struggles. She has provided both individual and group counseling across a range of ages.
Her work blends several approaches to fit each person. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are used depending on the situation. Erica explains methods in plain language and practices them together with each person.
People who choose Erica can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space with clear direction. The aim is to create meaning, reduce painful patterns, and build habits that support everyday life. She encourages clients to take an active role in shaping therapy and measuring progress.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them. It focuses on choosing actions that match values and can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance, and interpersonal skills for strong emotional reactions and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Erica collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She explains options in simple terms and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Practical benefits of connecting online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping consistency during life changes. Because the original profile does not state specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular sessions, use digital worksheets between visits, and practice skills in the places where people live their daily lives.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Erica commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, codependency, parenting and self-esteem concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Erica uses a direct, interactive approach that combines goal-setting with skill practice and reflection. Sessions focus on changing unhelpful habits and building clearer choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 16 years of experience from private practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatry to her counseling work.
What credentials and location are listed?
Erica is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Erica?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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