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Erica Mau, LPC

Practical, direct counseling for everyday struggles

16 years in practice · based in Oregon · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Erica

Erica Mau is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship struggles. She speaks plainly and works directly with clients to set practical goals and build better daily routines. Her style is honest and respectful, with an emphasis on real change rather than labels.

Erica focuses on helping people identify the habits and beliefs that hold them back. Sessions are interactive and goal-oriented.

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Background and approach

She uses techniques that help people notice thoughts, try new behaviors, and practice skills between appointments. Her background includes more than 16 years of clinical experience in independent practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatry. That range of settings informs how she supports people through crises and steady recovery.

Erica has worked often with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar challenges, and personality-related concerns. The approach blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with mindfulness and dialectical strategies to improve mood, reduce impulsive reactions, and strengthen relationships. She also uses client-centered principles to keep sessions focused on each person’s priorities and pace.

Erica offers individual and group formats depending on needs. People seeking help for parenting stress, grief, eating or sleeping problems, addiction concerns, ADHD, or life transitions will find practical tools and coaching. Erica aims to help clients rediscover energy, build self-esteem, and create more satisfying patterns in daily life.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Erica commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and supports moving toward values-based action. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering empathy and respect so people can find their own solutions and pace for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety and mood problems.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Together they decide whether to use skill practice, mindfulness, behavioral experiments, or supportive reflection.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people see facial cues and practice interpersonal skills. Phone sessions can be a simpler check-in when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, skill coaching between sessions, or when writing thoughts feels easier. These options make therapy flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Erica address?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, addictions, parenting stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is direct, respectful, and interactive. Sessions focus on practical skills, examining unhelpful beliefs, and setting concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Erica brings 16 years of experience working in independent practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatry.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Oregon
Languages
English

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