About Eric
Eric Lyden is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 34 years of practice in California. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and supports those coping with addiction and relationship struggles. Eric speaks English and accepts international clients for online work.
He often meets people who are dealing with trauma, abuse, or depression and helps them talk through what is happening now. He also addresses codependency, men’s issues, midlife concerns, mood disorders, panic attacks, sexual dysfunction, and social anxiety.
Background and approach
Sessions are aimed at practical steps rather than long explanations. In sessions Eric creates a direct, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can share difficult feelings. He encourages honest talk about goals and barriers and works at the client’s pace.
The goal is clearer thinking and better daily coping skills that fit each person’s life. Eric uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s needs. He helps people identify patterns, practice new behaviors, and build tools to handle cravings, panic, or low mood.
Progress is tracked in simple, measurable ways so clients can see small wins. People who choose Eric usually want straightforward guidance and a collaborative approach. He supports people who are ready to take steps toward change, whether that means reducing anxiety, managing addictive behavior, or improving important relationships.
Evidence-based approaches for online anxiety and addiction care
Eric uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves skill building for anxiety - teaching breathing, exposure to feared situations in small steps, and strategies to manage panic and social fears. These skills help reduce immediate symptoms and make daily life more manageable.Another approach targets addictive behavior by identifying triggers and building alternate routines. This work includes planning for cravings, practicing refusal skills, and rebuilding healthier daily habits to reduce reliance on substances or compulsive actions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review a client’s goals and preferences and try methods that fit their situation. That process is collaborative, with adjustments made as progress and feedback guide the plan.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide options that match different needs. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging supports brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, and easier scheduling around work or family commitments. These formats make it possible to keep consistent contact and build momentum toward change.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Codependency
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 34 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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