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Online therapist

Eric Aldaco

Compassionate therapist focusing on strengths

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Eric

Eric Aldaco is a licensed marriage and family therapist with sixteen years of experience practicing in California. He starts by listening closely and treating each person as the expert on their own life. He encourages clients to notice strengths they already have and use them to face stressful moments.

He also identifies practical steps that can make daily life feel more manageable. Eric brings a values-informed perspective to sessions and integrates clients' beliefs into the work when requested.

Background and approach

He favors a collaborative, strength-based way of working where clients and therapist set goals together. Sessions move at a pace that feels right for each person, with room for direct conversation and quiet reflection. He commonly helps with concerns around self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes.

Eric also addresses relationship and family challenges, including parenting and fatherhood issues. He can support people dealing with immigration stress, questions about life purpose, and multicultural or men's issues. Eric practices using client-centered therapy, which means he focuses on understanding each person's experience and responding without judgment.

He offers sessions in English and Spanish for people in California. Online and phone session options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. People who prefer a faith-informed approach may find his perspective familiar, and those who want a straightforward, supportive listener often do well in his room.

He aims to make the process clear and practical from the first visit.

How client-centered therapy works online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully and reflecting back what a person says. This approach helps people feel heard and clarify what matters to them, which can be useful for self-esteem, life changes, and relationship questions.

When faith or values matter to a client, the therapist can weave those beliefs into sessions as part of the persons existing strengths and goals. The work is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together what methods make the most sense and adjust as needs change.

Online formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent when life is busy. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, phone sessions offer a simple alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options provide flexibility so people can fit therapy into family and work routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, and relationship or family stresses including parenting and fatherhood issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach that focuses on understanding each person and building on their strengths through collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has sixteen years of professional experience as a licensed therapist in California.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a California licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT CA 116682 - and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people located in California.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish

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