- Guilt and shame
- Stress management
- English and Spanish
About Erick
Erick Pena is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are carrying stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, and related struggles such as guilt and shame. Erick communicates in English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
He helps people name what feels stuck and looks at patterns that keep those feelings alive. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than jargon. Erick aims to help clients make small changes that feel manageable day to day.
His background is social work, and he brings five years of hands-on experience working with trauma, anxiety, and mood concerns. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and to help clients build steadier routines and responses.
In sessions he talks through what happened, how it affects you now, and what you want to try instead. Erick pays attention to issues that often sit under distress - things like abandonment, emptiness, forgiveness, and shame - and helps people name those experiences so they are easier to work on.
He also focuses on life transitions and identity questions that come up in young adulthood and midlife. The work often includes setting small goals, checking progress, and adjusting steps when needed. Erick encourages honest conversation and straightforward tasks between meetings to test what helps.
How Erick brings evidence-based methods to remote sessions
Erick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anxiety, trauma, and depression. One common approach focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thought patterns. That work helps reduce intense reactions and makes it easier to try different responses in daily life. Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic memories at a manageable pace so memories have less grip on current mood and behavior.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Erick will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process with room to adjust what is or isn't helping as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it simpler to maintain continuity during life changes. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping regular appointments and for trying brief check-ins when a shorter meeting fits better into the day.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Erick focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related issues like guilt and shame, abandonment, and isolation.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He helps people name those feelings and see how they affect daily choices. Sessions use clear conversation and practical steps to address stuck patterns.
What is Erick's professional background?
He holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential and has five years of clinical experience working with adults on mood and trauma-related concerns.
Where is Erick based and licensed?
He is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW and practices with that credential in mind.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
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. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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