Hi! I am Ericka Freeman, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) therapist in Texas with 19 years of professional social work and clinical experience. In addition to my role as a therapist, I also serve on faculty at The University of Texas at Tyler, equipping and empowering others to enter the wonderful world of helping professions!
What's my experience specifically? I have experience in helping individuals with relationship issues, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, anxiety and depression. From child welfare to inpatient behavioral health to hospice and all areas in between, I am passionate about the dignity and worth of each individual.
I utilize the following therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Life is all about choices and I applaud your choice to take the first step in addressing concerns that worry, bother or overwhelm you. I am here to enhance or restore your functioning so you can live your best life!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
TX LCSW 40278
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I knew I wanted/needed therapy, but I didn't know where to start...I kept hearing advertisements for betterhelp.com and decided to try it out. Ericka Freeman was the first therapist assigned to me and there was no need to look any further. She has so much experience and expertise. Ericka makes conversation and sharing so natural, it doesn't feel like "therapy," rather, it's like catching up with a good friend that always has a listening ear. She questions me and makes me think about why I do the things I do. She's helped redirect my thinking into healthier, more positive thoughts, given me tools to identify my triggers and motivations, and ways to adapt in situations that come up unexpectedly that would normally put me in a tailspin. I've been working with Ericka for almost a year and my family and friends say they can see a great deal of positive change in me. If you are looking for a therapist, Ericka Freeman is definitely someone I would recommend!!!
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Ericka for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ericka provides a safe and caring environment where I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings. Her ability to ask insightful questions and listen actively has made her support invaluable to me during this time, and I have recommended Better Help to others because of the positive impact she has had on my life.
Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with Ericka for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Erika is very thoughtful and encouraging, and I always look forward to my sessions with her
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Ericka for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
A very wonderful person who has your best interests at heart. I can't recommend her enough!
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Ericka for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues