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Eric Mason

Compassionate, practical support for parents and individuals

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Credentials
LISW, LIMHP
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Nevada, Nebraska, Iowa
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Eric

Eric Mason is a licensed social worker who brings 13 years of clinical experience to his practice. He holds LISW and LIMHP credentials and offers straightforward, practical support for parents and individuals facing hard problems. He explains options clearly and focuses on concrete steps people can try between visits.

Eric trained in psychology and social work, earning a bachelor's degree with a minor in addiction studies and a master of social work.

Background and approach

His background includes substantial work in substance use treatment and broader mental health care across the lifespan. He practices in Nevada and lists experience with mood disorders and trauma among many concerns. In sessions he keeps the tone warm and interactive.

He listens first, then helps clients set goals and try small, doable changes. Techniques may include checking thinking patterns, building motivation, and practicing new coping skills. Parents reading this can expect clear suggestions they can test at home.

Eric commonly addresses challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, parenting struggles, and substance use. He also works with issues like communication problems, relationship strain, and recovery after abuse. He explains options plainly and focuses on what will help most right now.

He uses a mix of client-centered care, cognitive behavioral tools, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. That mix lets him tailor sessions to what a family or individual needs in the moment. He aims for practical progress rather than long lists of theory.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space where clients feel heard. This approach helps people who need encouragement to explore feelings and make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence actions and mood and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build commitment, which is often used in addressing substance use and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that match the client's needs. If something does not fit, adjustments are made together so therapy feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families and individuals. Video calls and phone sessions let people meet without travel, while live chat and text messaging provide quick check-ins and follow-up between meetings. These options make it easier to keep momentum and try skills in daily life while staying connected with a licensed professional.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a warm, interactive, and respectful approach that starts with listening and moves to practical steps and skill-building tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience, with significant work in substance abuse treatment and broader mental health care.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds LISW and LIMHP credentials with license details IA LISW 123759 and NE LIMHP 2585, and he practices in Nevada.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Nevada, Nebraska, Iowa
Languages
English

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