- Guilt and shame
- Anger management
- ADHD related support
About Eric
Eric Balme is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 32 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, and ADHD. He also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, addiction recovery, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
He focuses on practical conversation and steady, straightforward support. Sessions are a place to talk through thoughts and feelings without judgment. He encourages small, manageable steps rather than big promises or dramatic changes.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try different ways of responding. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address impulsivity, relationship conflicts, and emotions tied to guilt or shame. Work can include building clearer communication and managing anger in moments that matter.
His background spans many settings and a long clinical career in California. That experience informs a calm, problem-solving approach for common life stresses, caregiving burdens, and the lingering effects of shame or remorse.
People typically begin by describing a recent problem or a recurring feeling they want to change. From there he and the client set practical goals and try methods that fit daily life. The focus is on steady progress and improving how someone copes with what they carry.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Eric uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change patterns that keep problems repeating. One common technique focuses on recognizing triggers and testing new responses in small steps. This helps with anger, impulsivity, and moments when guilt or shame flares up.Another technique he draws on teaches practical communication skills. It breaks down how to express needs and set limits so relationships feel less strained. That work tends to help intimacy-related concerns, codependency, and caregiver stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with each client and decide together which methods match the person’s goals and daily life. The plan can be adjusted as progress is tracked and new issues come up.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that match how someone prefers to connect. Licensed professionals often use evidence-based methods the same way online as in person, focusing on practical steps you can use between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and ADHD. He also focuses on caregiving stress, addiction, communication problems, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt or shame?
He uses conversational, practical methods to name the feeling and trace when it appears. Sessions aim to test different responses and reduce the everyday impact of guilt or shame.
What is his professional background?
He has 32 years of clinical experience working in California settings and with a range of life stressors and relationship difficulties.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.