PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

EB Portrait of Erika Butler
Online therapist

Erika Butler

Guided, practical support for family challenges

Book with Erika
Credentials
LCSW
Experience
28 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Erika

Erika Butler is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate relationship and parenting concerns. She writes and speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical steps that families can use right away. Her approach is warm and interactive and aims to make the process feel respectful and manageable for busy parents.

She blends techniques from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to build on a family's strengths. Sessions focus on realistic goals and small changes that add up over time.

Background and approach

Erika collaborates with clients to design a plan tailored to their needs rather than applying one set method to everyone. With 28 years of experience, Erika has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues around intimacy and communication. She also has experience related to addictions, eating concerns, fertility and cancer-related challenges, and HIV/AIDS.

That background shapes a practical focus on daily coping and clearer communication. Conversations with her tend to steer toward problem-solving and skills practice. For example, she might help a person test a new communication strategy, try a small behavioral change, or reframe an upsetting thought.

These are simple steps parents can use between appointments. Erika practices in New York as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She offers sessions in English and works with a range of life and relationship challenges without assuming one size fits all.

How Erika’s approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and lets the therapist tailor support to what matters most. This approach is useful for people coping with relationship strain, grief, or changes in family life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions, and it translates well to online sessions where homework and skill practice are assigned between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erika will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day reality. Together they set clear goals and test small, concrete steps to see what helps.

Online therapy with Erika uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep momentum when life is busy and let people use methods like brief check-ins, homework review, and paced skill practice without extra travel.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erika address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including addictions, relationship and family issues, intimacy, self esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, eating problems, parenting, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining client-centered listening with practical CBT and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience working with people on relationship, family, and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Erika Butler is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW 082620, and she practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
28 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Erika

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point
Book with Erika