- Guilt and shame
- Trauma focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Timothy
Timothy Erhardt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 20 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, career shifts, and life transitions. He also lists work with aging and geriatric issues, first responder and veteran concerns, fatherhood issues, and guilt and shame.
He starts by treating the person as the expert on their own life. He listens for what matters most and points out practical strengths the person already has. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps rather than vague promises. That approach can help someone who feels stuck by guilt or shame find ways to act differently.
In session he uses methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. Those tools are used to work through trauma, reduce unhelpful thinking, and rebuild routines that support daily functioning. He combines talk-based work with concrete skills practice and decision-focused conversations.
Timothy frames progress as a series of practical changes rather than instant fixes. He helps people weigh choices, practice new responses, and cope with setbacks. For concerns like addiction, process issues, or post-traumatic stress, he pairs trauma-focused techniques with motivational strategies to support sustained change.
Sessions and costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate action. It focuses on values and small committed steps toward a life someone wants to live, which can be useful for people weighed down by guilt or shame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning. That approach can help with anxiety, depression, and self-critical thinking. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that works to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories through structured processing and guided attention, often used for post-traumatic stress and severe trauma reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try first based on goals, past experiences, and what feels manageable. That collaboration can shift as needs change, mixing talk-based strategies with trauma-focused processing or motivational strategies for behavior change.
Practical benefits of online sessions should be confirmed before booking, since session formats are not specified in the biography. Many clients find remote sessions easier to fit into a workday, require less travel, or make it simpler to follow up between appointments. Ask about the current session formats when you schedule so you know how appointments will fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life transitions. Additional areas include aging issues, first responder and veteran concerns, fatherhood issues, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He treats the client as the expert on their story and focuses on practical steps. He uses therapies like ACT and CBT to change unhelpful thinking and behavior connected to guilt or shame.
What is his background and experience?
He holds an LCSW and has 20 years of professional experience providing clinical care in Texas. His work includes addiction, trauma, grief, and mood-related concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices with Texas as his location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.