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Online therapist

Erin Alig-Dimalanta

Calm, practical support for families

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Erin

Erin Alig-Dimalanta is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on family life and parenting concerns. She offers calm, steady support for parents and caregivers facing hard changes. Erin uses straightforward language and practical guidance so families can try small, workable steps at home.

She has twelve years of clinical experience working with trauma, grief, anger, and self-esteem challenges. Her practice also addresses issues like attachment and abandonment, divorce and separation, and challenges faced by young adults.

Background and approach

Erin combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with attention to each person’s values and life story. In sessions she listens for what matters most to each family. She helps people notice patterns that cause pain and then experiments with new ways of relating.

The work often focuses on improving communication, reducing repeated conflict, and building safety for children and parents alike. Erin is licensed in California as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.

Sessions are scheduled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Her background includes many years supporting trauma recovery and life transitions. Parents who feel stuck after loss, separation, or upsetting family events may find clear help and steady support.

Erin aims to guide families toward greater resilience and more workable day-to-day routines.

How Erin’s Approaches Translate to Online Support

Erin uses evidence-based techniques to help families and individuals process difficult events and build better day-to-day routines. One common approach is trauma-informed care, which helps people address past harm at a pace they can handle and reduce its impact on family life. Another frequent focus is skills-based work that targets communication and emotion management, helping parents and kids practice clearer, calmer interactions.

Picking the right way to work together is part of the process. Erin collaborates with each family to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helping and what feels useful in real life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. These options let parents connect from home, during work breaks, or between appointments. The range of formats supports flexible follow-up, short check-ins, and deeper weekly conversations depending on what a family needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed?
She works with family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Additional areas include attachment, divorce and separation, and young adult issues.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. Erin listens for patterns, helps families try small changes, and uses evidence-based techniques alongside attention to personal values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Erin has twelve years of clinical experience working with individuals and families through life transitions, trauma recovery, and personal growth.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in California with license number CA LMFT 105131.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Erin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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