- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Erica
Erica Lackey, LPC, helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about parenting and life changes. She writes in a straightforward way and focuses on practical steps parents can use right away. Her approach aims to make conversations simple and useful for daily life.
Erica draws on four years as a licensed professional counselor in Texas, plus nine years of experience working as a school counselor. That background shaped her work with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship strain, and parenting concerns.
Background and approach
She also offers support for ADHD, caregiver stress, and issues around attachment and communication. In sessions she creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through what matters most. She listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals.
That can include short-term strategies to manage anxiety or step-by-step plans for handling family conflict and daily parenting stressors. Erica uses client-centered conversations alongside tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. That mix lets her combine listening with concrete skills and short-term problem solving.
Sessions typically include practical exercises and straightforward takeaways you can try between meetings. She adapts the work to each person's needs and preferences, focusing on what will help right now. Erica encourages small changes that build confidence and steady progress.
She welcomes questions and makes it clear the first steps are often the hardest part.
What Erica works with
Everything Erica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Erica helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Erica lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Erica blends client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused work to keep online sessions practical and goal oriented. Client-centered therapy means sessions begin with listening and understanding each person's priorities so the conversation fits their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and practicing new skills to reduce anxiety or manage mood. Solution-focused therapy keeps attention on small, achievable changes and steps that move a person toward specific goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erica will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels realistic and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone calls can fit a quick check-in or when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter updates, coaching-style check-ins, or when someone prefers written conversation. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and try homework between sessions.
Questions people ask about Erica
What kinds of concerns does Erica address?
Erica works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related topics such as caregiver stress and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, client-centered approach that emphasizes listening first and tailoring the plan to each person's needs. Sessions combine conversation with practical steps to try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
Erica has four years as a licensed professional counselor and nine years of prior experience as a school counselor, giving her experience with a wide range of everyday and family-related challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Erica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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