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Online therapist

Erica Brumfield

Supportive counselor for stress and life changes

Credentials
LPC
Experience
17 years
Licensed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Erica

Erica Brumfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses a warm, client-centered approach to help people navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on building a trusting space where clients can speak freely and feel heard. Erica aims to support people who want clearer direction and more confidence in daily life.

She has 17 years of professional experience working with concerns like relationship struggles, motivation, grief, anger, career questions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Erica combines practical tools with conversational support so clients can try small changes that add up over time. She explains options plainly and works at a steady pace that fits each person. Erica often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to build readiness and momentum for change. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and responds, aiming to center each person’s goals. Sessions focus on concrete steps parents and individuals can use between meetings, such as simple coping strategies and communication techniques.

Erica encourages progress rather than perfection and adjusts methods as needs evolve. She practices in Mississippi and conducts sessions in English. Finding the right next step can feel hard.

Erica works alongside people so they can take those steps with less fear and more confidence. Practical support and steady encouragement are central to how she approaches therapy.

Practical online approaches for change

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so people feel comfortable sharing what matters. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, understanding space to sort through feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and offers clear steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and everyday stress because it provides concrete skills to practice between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build small, sustainable goals. It pairs well with other methods when motivation or confidence is part of the challenge.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays helpful and realistic.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options allow people to connect from home or work and choose a format that fits day-to-day life. The variety of formats can make it easier to keep momentum between meetings and use skills in real situations.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, relationship and family matters, grief, anger, career issues, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, combined with practical techniques from CBT and motivational interviewing.
What kind of professional background does she have?
Erica has 17 years of professional experience in counseling and related work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential MS LPC 1843 and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Erica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does the cost and getting started process work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
Mississippi
Languages
English

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