Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Erica Fernandez, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
Continue with EricaCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 120163
- NPI
- 1588202592
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Erica 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
- Trauma and grief
- English and Spanish
About Erica
Erica Fernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Erica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand patterns that keep problems going. In sessions she talks through current concerns, identifies practical steps, and supports coping skills practice between meetings. She explains things plainly and focuses on actions that fit daily life.
Her approach attends to how stress and relationships affect mood and behavior. For people processing loss or trauma, Erica helps track reactions and build strategies for better day-to-day functioning. When anxiety or depression are present, she works on small changes that feel doable.
Erica treats each conversation as a collaborative effort. She asks about values, routines, and resources to shape goals that matter to the individual. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so clients can see what’s changing.
Because she speaks both English and Spanish, Erica can hold sessions in either language. She practices in California and is listed as an LCSW there. Therapy sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, so scheduling and cost vary by location.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Erica draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach centers on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small shifts to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps with everyday symptoms like worry or low energy. Another approach used aims to process the impact of traumatic events and grief by tracking reactions and building skills to manage triggers and overwhelming emotions.Finding the right method is part of the work. Erica treats selecting approaches as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past to decide which techniques to emphasize.
Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular meetings, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. The focus remains on practical steps you can use between sessions so therapy fits into everyday life rather than competing with it.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps and coping skills that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in clinical practice.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; the cost varies with location.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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