Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Erma Wardley, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 8525
- NPI
- 1639572969
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Erma 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 management
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma informed care
About Erma
Erma Wardley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 22 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice emphasizes practical steps people can take when everyday pressures feel overwhelming.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most urgent. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She draws on Client-Centered methods to listen closely and on Cognitive Behavioral approaches to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Erma also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness to help people manage strong emotions and reduce panic or anxiety symptoms. Psychodynamic ideas sometimes guide work on patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages. She aims to match methods to what a person needs in the moment rather than sticking to one rigid plan.
Practical concerns such as caregiver stress, feelings of abandonment, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and problems linked to mood disorders are part of her focus. She speaks in everyday language and breaks steps down into manageable actions. That makes sessions easier to follow when time is limited.
Clients who come because they feel stuck after a life change or because old patterns keep returning will find a mix of listening and skill-building. The work tends to be about clearer thinking, steadier moods, and handling daily demands more effectively.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Erma often combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to understand what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing concrete changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills are practical tools to manage intense feelings, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve interactions with others. These skills can be practiced and reviewed during remote meetings just as they are in person.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress or obstacles become clear. That helps ensure sessions stay relevant to the client's daily life and responsibilities.
The site where you make your match will show the current session options. Confirm the exact online formats offered before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions around caregiving or work, and allow shorter check-ins when needed without travel.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic attacks, social anxiety, and mood disorder related struggles.
What style of therapy does she use?
Erma blends Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. She also uses mindfulness techniques and some psychodynamic thinking depending on the issue.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience in social work and behavioral health settings.
Where is she licensed and credentialed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost model?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription level.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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