- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- New Mexico
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Depression
About Eric
Eric Golden is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 13 years of experience based in New Mexico. He frames problems as parts of a person’s life to be understood rather than enemies to defeat. Eric writes and talks in a warm, straightforward way that puts parents first and helps them feel steadier in day-to-day life.
He focuses on practical emotional and behavioral support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and questions about life purpose.
Background and approach
Parenting is a listed focus, so he helps parents manage the strain and choices that come with raising children. He also addresses relationship and family concerns and supports LGBT clients. Eric uses a strengths-based approach.
Sessions emphasize patience, humor, and honest reflection. He helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build on what already works in their lives. His background includes youth and family work dating back to 2012, when he began providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
That experience informs how he approaches parenting challenges and family dynamics. In sessions he aims to create a calm, steady space where parents can sort priorities, set boundaries, and develop coping strategies. He invites clients to experiment with new ways of relating to difficult feelings and situations.
The overall goal is more ease in daily life and clearer direction about parenting and personal purpose.
What Eric works with
Everything Eric lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Eric helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Life purpose
Approaches Eric lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online options for parenting and life work
Eric blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people navigate parenting stress and life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take steps that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating space for a person to find their own solutions, which can help parents clarify priorities and respond with more ease.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Eric collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. He checks in about what is helpful and adjusts the focus over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video lets people use body language and face-to-face conversation, phone can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins or flexible scheduling. These formats make it easier to keep therapy going during busy weeks and to practice new strategies between sessions.
Questions people ask about Eric
What concerns does Eric commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem. Parenting, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and life-purpose questions are also part of his focus.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Eric uses a warm, strengths-based style that emphasizes patience, humor, and practical steps. Sessions focus on noticing patterns and trying small, doable changes.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 13 years of clinical experience and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2012.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices in New Mexico as an NM LPCC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients as well.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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