Erica Ortiz-Pellicer, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Erica

Erica Ortiz-Pellicer is a bilingual licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on five years of clinical experience. Erica focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes.

She presents as approachable and practical, aiming to help parents and individuals find manageable steps forward. Erica uses plain conversation and focused techniques in sessions. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps clients set small goals.

Background and approach

For parents, she offers guidance relevant to family routines and parenting concerns without making things more complicated. Sessions tend to be steady and solution-minded rather than purely theoretical. Her background includes work across a broad age range and varied life situations.

That variety helps her notice patterns that show up in relationships and self-worth. She is familiar with issues like postpartum depression, blended family challenges, adoption and foster care questions, and multicultural concerns. Erica also supports people managing chronic pain, illness, and disability by focusing on coping strategies and realistic problem solving.

She addresses control issues, impulsivity, and family-of-origin themes as they come up. The goal is to help people improve daily functioning and feel more confident in handling stressors. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish.

Erica works online through multiple formats so clients can choose what fits their schedule and comfort. She helps each person find an approach that matches their goals and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit busy lives

Erica uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and clearer daily routines. One common approach emphasizes skills-building for anxiety and stress - teaching simple breathing, coping strategies, and step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm. This works well when the main goal is managing day-to-day tension or panic symptoms.

Another approach centers on behavioral and problem-solving strategies to address depression and motivation. It breaks larger problems into smaller tasks and helps clients test changes, which can improve mood and routine over time. These methods are useful for life transitions, midlife concerns, and parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Erica will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to match their goals, cultural background, and comfort with online formats. She helps clients decide what to try first and revises the plan based on what works.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around family schedules or work. The variety also lets people choose shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on need, making ongoing support more accessible for busy parents and individuals.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Erica help address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include postpartum depression, multicultural concerns, and blended family questions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Erica uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques to set small, achievable goals. Sessions tend to be focused and solution-oriented.

What is her clinical background?

She has five years of experience working with a wide range of life stages and situations, including work related to adoption and foster care and chronic illness.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC MH27037, practicing from Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Erica provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Erica?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

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Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English, Spanish

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