Erika De La Peña, LCSW - Therapist in Texas

About Erika

Erika De La Peña is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She helps people facing family conflicts, parenting challenges, trauma, and abuse. Erika also supports clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

She offers care in English and Spanish. Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens closely and adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs.

Sessions aim to identify practical steps a client can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Erika emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while encouraging small, sustainable changes. Erika brings four years of professional experience to her work. That time includes helping people with communication problems, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation.

She also addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and issues around body image and self-love. Her background gives her experience across several common family and personal struggles. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and realistic strategies.

She works with clients to build confidence and improve daily routines that support mental health. Conversations often cover problem-solving, setting boundaries, and improving relationships at home. Erika frames therapy as a collaborative effort.

She encourages clients to name what matters most and then crafts a plan that fits their life. Seeking help is presented as a brave first step, and she positions herself as a supportive partner in that process.

Approaches that fit family and parenting needs

Erika draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional safety. One common approach helps people process trauma and reduce its impact on daily life by teaching coping skills and ways to manage distressing memories and reactions. Another approach centers on improving communication and problem-solving within families. This work emphasizes clear, actionable steps for setting boundaries, handling conflicts, and strengthening daily routines that support everyone involved. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with clients to match methods to needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet when life is busy. Video calls let people connect face to face from home, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit those who prefer shorter, ongoing check-ins. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling family and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Erika focuses on family and parenting issues along with trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and anxiety. She also works with related concerns like communication problems, caregiver stress, and body image.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her style is respectful and straightforward. She listens closely, tailors conversations to each person, and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of professional experience working with families and individuals on issues such as trauma, parenting, depression, and anxiety.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - TX LCSW 64936 and practices from Texas.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin the process?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues

Also works with

Experience: 4 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English, Spanish

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