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Master's Degree in Couple and Family Therapy Bachelor's Degree in Psychology LMFT Erica Smith Jimenez

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Erica Smith Jimenez is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

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Licensing: Master's Degree in Couple and Family Therapy Bachelor's Degree in Psychology LMFT Years in Practice: 23 State: California

About

Hi! My name is Erica Smith Jimenez and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families specializing in support for teens and parents.

I enjoy working with clients with a focus on assisting them in managing emotions, developing positive coping strategies, deepening relationships with others and navigating conflicts in their lives while fostering improved self-esteem.

I offer a safe space to dig into issues that are causing stagnation, sadness, frustration, pain, loneliness, and/or fear and focus on helping to foster more positive emotions with a non-judgmental and strength-based perspective. My style is direct, nurturing and down to earth. I bring an engaged and authentic presence to each session. I have seen, throughout my experience, how much positive change can occur when the optimal support is available, and I will routinely offer that to all my clients. It is with empathy, compassion, humility, experience, training and skill that I offer my clients a therapeutic relationship and tools for working through their struggles. Each person is unique with their own specific needs and I tailor my approach dependent upon those needs.

My goal is to provide my clients with tools needed so they can live a happier and healthier life!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Anger management LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD
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English

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Reviews for Erica Smith Jimenez

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(14 reviews)
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Erica listens, let's me express my feelings. Is gentle while very insightful with suggestions.

Apr 10, 2024

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Very sweet and helpful! Just getting to know her, but she is like a friend!

Feb 27, 2024

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I felt very comfortable sharing my concerns with Erica.

Jan 16, 2024

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I think Erica is very understanding. She allows you to express yourself but keeps your train on the track. I appreciate that at the end of each session, she lets me know what we are going to work on next session yet if there is something important that comes up, she encourages you to talk about whatever you need to. Really like her, good therapist for sure!

Dec 20, 2023

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In just the short amount of time I've worked with Erica my babies my mood and my life have taken a 180. She has helped me to create healthy boundaries in my relationships which has helped Mr to be the best version of myself. She is supportive yet challenges any cognitive distortions I may present. I'm truly grateful for the work and progress I have made with her!

Dec 01, 2023

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Erica is so kind and really helps me see things in a different way. She’s been encouraging and understanding and I look forward to meeting with her every week! She’s also been so flexible with my schedule

Sep 08, 2023

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really understanding, listen and gives the right feedback.

Mar 27, 2023

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Erica has been wonderfully patient and effective in listening to what's been going on in my day-to-day and helping to identify issues and suggest ways to improve my quality of life. I was honestly had some trepidations about online therapy before meeting her, but Erica has been nothing but excellent. Highly recommend.

Mar 09, 2023

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I am a person that has participated in several different kinds of therapy and therapists and have never seemed to enjoy it until I met Erica. She always makes sure to listen attentively and asks appropriate follow up questions. She also helps me by being relatable and a fun human being to talk to. I most definitely recommend talking to her!

Sep 05, 2022

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Erica is amazing!! Gives helpful tools to help manage my anxiety, really listens and remembers what we’ve talked about. I feel very understood!

B.R.·Jun 11, 2022

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Erica is very knowledgeable in her space and at the same time she is very authentic and caring in her approach. She made it very easy for me to share my thoughts and her non-judgemental and respectful comments, helped me to share all my thoughts and open up easily to her. She has been a great help during the last 6 months as I had to navigate and make tough decisions in life.

S.A.·Apr 21, 2022

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She is professional yet personal, with all your intimate thoughts...I feel supported and heard.

T.R.·Apr 19, 2022

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Erica has been integral in my healing and personal growth journey thur far. She allows me to share freely and provides great insight into situations that are difficult for me to navigate. Erica creates a safe space where I feel comfortable to express what I’m feeling and she helps me dig into those feelings more so that I feel more equipped to deal with them. I look forward to our sessions every week as I always leave feeling better and with a refreshed encouraging perspective.

K.E.·Nov 02, 2021

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Erica is extremely knowledgeable. She doesn’t just hear what I am saying, but truly listens. She provides specific feedback and doesn’t give blanket statements. I greatly appreciate her sense of care and ending our sessions on a neutral or positive note rather than when our time is up. I am lucky to have found her and recommended her highly!

M.C.·Oct 18, 2021

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Erica Smith Jimenez offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.