Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Eric McLaughlin, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Substance use and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 129948
- NPI
- 1295191070
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Eric supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Attachment focus
About Eric
Eric McLaughlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with six years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, and trauma and abuse. He helps people set clear goals and build practical plans to meet them.
Eric uses straightforward, goal-focused work in sessions. He leans on approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, and attachment-informed perspectives to break down problems into manageable steps. Conversations are geared toward skills people can try between appointments.
He also addresses related patterns like abandonment, codependency, and family of origin issues. For substance-related concerns he combines motivational interviewing ideas with problem-solving to support behavior change. He talks candidly about triggers, cravings, and how daily routines affect recovery.
When trauma and post-traumatic stress come up, Eric brings trauma-informed methods alongside CBT tools to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He also supports people wrestling with guilt, shame, sexuality, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Sessions are practical and task-oriented. Eric works with people who want clear steps, measurable progress, and a plan they can use outside sessions. To start, visitors can follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Approach and practical online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages you to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that fit your values. It can help when anxiety or avoidance gets in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, trauma symptoms, and addiction-related behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current trust, communication, and connection. It can help people who struggle with abandonment, codependency, or repeating family roles.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Eric will work with each client to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That often means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking because the biography did not list formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. A clearer schedule and fewer logistics can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and keep momentum toward goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Eric work with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, and trauma and abuse, plus related topics like codependency and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses solution-directed, goal-focused sessions that emphasize practical steps and skills to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Eric has six years of clinical experience as reported in his profile.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers