Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Ericka Lara, LCSW

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Narrative-informed LCSW focused on daily life challenges

Details

NameEricka Lara
CredentialsLCSW
Based inCalifornia
Licensed inCalifornia
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice21

About Ericka

Ericka Lara is a licensed clinical social worker with more than two decades of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and depression. Ericka aims to make beginning therapy feel straightforward and manageable for people who are nervous about taking that first step.

She uses a Narrative approach that helps people tell their story and rethink unhelpful plots they may be living by. That method is paired with a Client-Centered stance that prioritizes a person's perspective and pace during sessions.

Background and approach

Together these approaches help clients feel heard while they name what matters and decide on next steps. Ericka works with common life challenges like caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace strain. She also addresses guilt, shame, isolation, low self-worth, and questions about life purpose.

Conversations in sessions are practical and down-to-earth, aimed at small changes that can reduce day-to-day strain. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. Sessions are a place to speak freely and try new ways of acting or thinking.

Ericka helps people sort through feelings, practice different responses, and build clearer priorities. She is based in California and provides therapy in English. For many people the goal is simply to feel less overwhelmed and more able to handle life as it comes, and Ericka helps clients work toward that in steady, collaborative steps.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Ericka works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
  • Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ericka among the ways she works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ericka directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ericka directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Narrative and Client-Centered Work Online

Ericka uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, and to identify different ways those stories might be told. Narrative work can be useful for issues like grief, shame, identity questions, and patterns that repeat in relationships. She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client's pace so sessions feel respectful and grounded in the person's goals.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work together. She treats the choice as collaborative, asking about what feels most useful and adjusting methods as goals and needs change. Clients are invited to try things and give feedback so sessions become more personally relevant over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps connection, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, daily support, or people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to stay consistent as needs evolve.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Ericka address?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and depression. She also works on caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach blends Narrative Therapy with a Client-Centered stance. She encourages people to tell their story and then works with them to reframe unhelpful patterns while following their pace and priorities.

What background and experience does she bring?

Ericka has 21 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience includes supporting people through common life transitions and emotional challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, CA LCSW, practicing from California.

What languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Ericka offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Contacting this therapist

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