Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Erica Freeman, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW21118
- NPI
- 1902616741
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Erica
Erica Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with four years of practice. She works with people who are coping with addiction, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Erica focuses on practical problem solving and short-term steps that make daily life easier. She helps people manage chronic pain, illness, or disability while addressing the emotional impact those conditions bring. She also supports work around communication problems, guilt, shame, forgiveness, and developing greater self-love.
Her approach is client-centered and integrative. That means she draws on a few evidence-based techniques and tailors them to the person in front of her rather than following one fixed method. People can expect straightforward goal-setting and clear tasks between sessions when helpful.
Erica emphasizes collaboration. She talks through options with each person and sets achievable goals tied to their values and life priorities. Conversations are direct and practical, with attention to the day-to-day obstacles that get in the way of change.
For someone dealing with loss, addiction, or hard family conversations, Erica aims to help identify small, concrete steps forward. She supports planning around hospice and end-of-life concerns when those issues arise and works to keep treatment focused and manageable.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s process to match and schedule a session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model. Erica’s profile is intended to give a clear sense of the kinds of problems she addresses and how she works.
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How Erica Applies Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Erica uses a client-centered, integrative approach that borrows from a few evidence-based techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and behavior changes; it is useful for addiction-related patterns, anxiety, and mood concerns. Mindfulness-based practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve coping with chronic pain or persistent stress. Solution-focused brief strategies concentrate on identifying small, concrete steps and what is already working, which can speed progress when the primary goal is change in daily routines or relationships.Finding the best mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Erica will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are involved in setting aims and reviewing progress so the therapy fits their life and priorities.
Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week, and options for shorter check-ins when needed. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people find that remote sessions reduce travel time and let them work on goals without rearranging their whole day; Erica will discuss which format makes the most sense during the intake and matching steps.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like chronic illness, communication problems, and guilt.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and integrative, focusing on practical goal-setting and selecting techniques that fit the person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with these concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during the matching process.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers