- Anxiety and stress
- Parenting support
- Mood and motivation
About Erin
Erin Borden is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of professional experience. She focuses on clear, practical support for people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, parenting concerns, and life transitions. Erin uses straightforward conversation and real-world strategies to help people manage symptoms and find more balance.
Erin believes each person knows their story best and already has strengths to draw on. In sessions she helps clients identify those strengths and apply them to current problems. She aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative problem-solving process instead of a lecture.
Typical work includes building skills to reduce anxious symptoms, improving communication around parenting, and developing routines that support mood and motivation. She pays attention to practical barriers that get in the way of change and helps set manageable steps. This can include strategies for coping with panic symptoms and learning ways to interrupt unhelpful patterns.
Erin also supports people facing caregiver stress, workplace pressure, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. She addresses issues like control, impulsivity, forgiveness, and self-worth in direct, simple terms. Sessions focus on what can be done between meetings to create steady progress.
Her style is warm and encouraging while staying results oriented. She will work with a client to set goals, try approaches, and adjust plans as needed. The aim is to help people feel more confident handling daily challenges and to restore a clearer sense of direction.
Evidence-based techniques and online therapy options
Erin works with commonly used evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills to manage panic symptoms and anxiety attacks, such as grounding exercises and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These skills aim to reduce immediate distress and give tools for handling future anxious feelings.Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies for mood and motivation, including activity planning and small behavior changes that rebuild routine and confidence. This helps people with low mood, low energy, and stuck patterns regain momentum in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Erin collaborates with each client to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adjusts plans over time based on what is working and what is not.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, and caregiving by reducing travel time and allowing appointments in more flexible windows. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or reduce the need to be on camera for those who prefer audio only. Ask about current session arrangements when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Erin commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like caregiver stress and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, with short-term goals and real-world steps clients can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working with individuals on mood, anxiety, parenting, and life transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.