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Erin Haentjens

Gentle body-informed therapy for families and parents

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

About Erin

Erin Haentjens is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who uses body-centered and movement-informed work alongside traditional talk therapy. She focuses on helping people reconnect with their bodies, trust their own sense of what feels right, and build greater self-acceptance. Erin blends practical skills with reflective conversation so clients leave sessions with clear steps to try at home.

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, eating issues, anger, career transitions, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Her methods aim to strengthen internal resources and help clients notice patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions are grounded and straightforward with attention to real-life demands. Erin has eight years of experience in clinical and community settings.

Her background includes work with children, adolescents, adults, school and foster care settings, group homes, and life skills programs for at-risk youth. She has also co-facilitated women’s therapy groups and provided individual psychotherapy to adults. Her training includes a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a somatic specialization and a Graduate Certificate in Exercise and Sport Performance.

That blend informs her work with athletes and people recovering from injuries, where identity and body awareness are often central. In session, Erin offers a mix of movement-informed practices, mindfulness, and skills-based approaches. She aims to create a steady space where clients can try new ways of coping and practice changes between visits.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for parents and families

Erin integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into online work in ways that translate to remote sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people repair connection and trust in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, following their pace and priorities so sessions feel respectful and practical. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and tolerating distress when life feels overwhelming.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. Erin works collaboratively to learn what matters to each person and chooses methods that match their goals, comfort, and day-to-day realities. She checks in about what is and isn’t helpful and adapts the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and parents. Video calls let people use movement-informed techniques and talk through difficult topics face to face. Phone sessions and text-based options make it easier to fit support around school, work, and caregiving. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins or practicing skills between sessions. These formats aim to make regular work on relationships and parenting more accessible and consistent.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Erin help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family concerns, self-esteem, eating issues, anger, career and life changes, depression, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines body-centered and movement-informed practices with talk therapy, mindfulness, and skills-based approaches such as DBT and client-centered techniques to build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience treating people in clinical and community settings, including schools, foster care, group homes, and life skills programs for at-risk youth.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT, licensed in California with CA LMFT 115872.
What languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Erin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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