Therapist profile
Dr. Erica Sanders, LCSW
Texas
Dr. Erica Sanders, LCSW - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 54589; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-22338
- NPI1255710521
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Erica
Dr. Erica Sanders is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer next moves rather than long lectures or vague advice.
She uses several therapy approaches to help clients understand patterns and make changes. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships shape reactions now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors that keep problems stuck. Client-centered methods make space for people to tell their story while the therapist responds with reflective feedback.
Dr. Sanders has a Doctorate from Barry University and degrees from The University of Texas at Arlington. Her background includes work in multiple settings and with a range of concerns, from brief interventions to longer term care. That experience informs how she matches methods to the issue at hand.
Practical problems she addresses include communication problems, commitment worries, control issues, blended family stress, caregiver strain, and struggles with self-esteem or body image. She also helps with career crossroads, finding life purpose, and coping with separation or divorce.
People who come to her can expect direct conversation about what is keeping them stuck. She leans toward concrete tools and short-term strategies when those fit, and deeper attachment work when needed.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Sanders blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into a practical online offering. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and helps people notice recurring dynamics. Client-centered therapy centers the client's perspective and uses reflective listening to clarify what matters most. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior experiments to change how situations unfold.Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration guides whether sessions stay focused on short-term solutions, explore deeper attachment themes, or combine both.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting work or family schedules and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to attend. Because session options are not specified in the biography, confirm which remote formats are offered before booking. The aim is to make therapy fit into everyday life while working on concrete skills for managing anger, improving communication, and handling stress.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, parenting issues, anger, and related concerns such as self-esteem and career questions.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT and solution-focused work to help clients identify patterns and try concrete changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working across settings with a range of concerns and intervention lengths.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and also holds LCSW recognition in Arizona; she practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote or other formats are available for your situation.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your initial session.
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