Erica Mau, LPC

Erica Mau is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people move past stuck places and toward clearer, more meaningful days. She speaks plainly and works in a direct, interactive way so clients can set and reach practical goals. Many come to her feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or unsure how to rebuild after loss or big life changes.

Erica focuses on building a respectful, non-judgmental relationship that supports honest work. She looks at the beliefs and habits that keep someone stuck and helps them practice new ways of living. Sessions mix conversation with practical skills that translate into everyday life.

Her background includes over 16 years of experience in private practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatry. That experience shapes how she supports people with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar I and II, and personality-related struggles. She also works with those facing addictions, parenting strain, grief, chronic illness, ADHD, and body-image concerns.

Erica describes her approach as integrated and tailored to each person. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and emotionally-focused methods as they fit the client. The aim is to help people find more energy, purpose, and manageable steps forward.

People who want clear, practical guidance and a collaborative relationship may find her style useful. To begin, clients choose a starting step, name a small goal, and then refine a plan together over the following sessions.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Erica uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in clear, applied ways. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing small, testable changes to improve mood and daily functioning. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice internal experiences, clarify personal values, and take actions that move life in a meaningful direction.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. Erica works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will try techniques, check what helps, and adjust the plan so sessions stay practical and relevant.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online work useful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular check-ins during a workday or caregiving routine. Online sessions can also allow shorter focused check-ins or longer, skill-building meetings depending on what the client needs.