Teletherapy for Phoenix, AZ

Living and Balance Wellness Center in Phoenix offers exceptional counseling and therapy services for clients seeking behavioral outpatient treatment. Our clients have a range of needs, including mental health support, relationship assistance, anger management, and life skills training. We provide a supportive environment for personal growth, emotional healing, and the acquisition of essential life skills. Together with our clients, we work to overcome challenges, develop resilience, and lead fulfilling lives through active participation in therapy.

Swipe right on me! :) Just kidding, different app! - I specialize in affirming your strengths while identifying your barriers to growth. It gives me joy to help you see the “true self” that may have been obscured by feelings of anxiety and depression. By remembering and connecting with who you are, you are able to enact a vision of who you want to become. My clients are able to feel more comfortable in their own skin and achieve their goals of greater balance and peace in their lives. I especially enjoy working with women to help you on your journey of self-discovery both individually and in relationship.

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”–Aristotle. I have been in your shoes. I know what it is like to reach out for help. It can be both scary and exciting, and above all it is brave. I want to support you on your journey. I believe we are all constantly learning, moving and growing in our personal and professional lives. Therapy is a journey of self exploration. It is both what happens in and outside of the therapy room. I have worked in the mental health field (as a coach, counselor or art therapist) since 2011. My practice is grounded in my values. I value connection. I value compassion. I value creativity.

You're an independent guy who gets by without much help from others. You don't want to be a burden because you've always been the strong one. You're worried if you do open up, they'll judge you for being "sensitive" or "weak." Unfortunately when you have asked for help, people let you down, so it feels safer to just rely on yourself. You want to feel happy again, and less lonely, but it seems like you've tried everything and nothing helps. You've started to wonder "is this how everyone feels? is this just my life now? "

ADHD Dude is an internationally recognized approach to ADHD treatment based in Phoenix, Arizona. ADHD Dude is aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics evidence-based treatment recommendations for children with ADHD, which include Parent Training (provided through the ADHD Dude Membership Site), and Parent Coaching. Additionally, ADHD Dude provides in-person school-year programs and a summer camp for boys with ADHD. Please note that individual ("talk") therapy, play therapy, etc., are not evidence-based treatments for children or adolescents with ADHD, and no type of individual therapy is effective for ADHD kids.

I'm here for all of it. Therapy provides a space to explore, process, and heal from what no longer serves us. I understand that sharing and exposing those parts can feel scary and vulnerable. We often form attachments to those parts, believing they keep us safe and protect us. However, in doing so, we prevent ourselves from living our best lives—lives where we freely love, allow ourselves to feel love, and embrace being loved.

Are you feeling trapped in a relentless cycle? Do you find yourself grappling with more shattered relationships than fulfilling ones? Perhaps you've recently welcomed a new baby into your life and are struggling to navigate the emotional landscape of motherhood. If any of these scenarios resonate with you, then I'm here to offer support.

Are you your own worst critic? Do you compare yourself to others and think that you’re not ‘good enough’? Do you put yourself last, have trouble communicating and setting boundaries? Maybe you find yourself going through the motions every day, yet have a sense that there is more to life. This can be very painful, and it can feel hard to imagine that life could be different. I’m here to help you develop self-compassion, express yourself, feel more authentic in your relationships, and shift towards a life filled with meaning and purpose. I provide a warm and judgment-free environment where you will feel seen, accepted and respected.

*****Hablo Español, aceptando nuevos clientes **** Feeling like your life is missing something,  like you're going in circles,  or frustrated because you don't know what to do next? Do you often criticize yourself,  or expect yourself to “just get over it?” Do you sometimes feel like you want to scream? Let me tell you, I too, have lived through uncertain, challenging times and second-guessed myself, so let's talk!

Life is a wonderful gift, yet it often comes with pain and hardship. Sometimes more than we can bear. I acknowledge the depths of your suffering and the immense courage it takes to seek support. It would be my privilege to join you on your path toward resilience. My priority is to help you find the root cause of your problems so that we can cultivate the flourishing person you were created to be. Together, we’ll work towards healing at your own pace in a non judgemental environment that is person-centered, and laughter is always welcome.

You are strong, you are resilient, and it is okay to need help! Life can often become extremely difficult. We are here to help. We will come alongside you in your journey as a trusted partner, teammate, and therapeutic provider. Someone to always be in your corner. We will help you be accountable for your life and we will be privileged to assist you in your time of need for your mental health related needs including substance abuse.

People who come to me struggle to get a grip on life. They notice their mood is up and down, their relationships are unstable, and they find it difficult to focus. Deep down they struggle with anger at people in their lives, and also themselves. They are reliving past trauma as if it happened yesterday. I want to help you find peace in your life and faith to move forward. You deserve to be happy and move forward. As an international counselor and a certified life coach, I want to help you process through past hurts and find the way forward. Don't get me wrong, counseling is hard work. But together we can get you strong again.

Does your home life feel chaotic and exhausting? Do you find yourself in screaming matches with each other? Has behavior become too much and too disruptive? Does ADHD, depression, or anxiety run your life? Maybe these issues have begun to affect your marriage, friendships, or the kid's school. If you are feeling frustrated, tired, anxious or depressed, unhappy with your own reactions and nothing you try seems to be working, then you are in the right place. I work with parents, children (5 and older), and families to strengthen their relationships, equip them to deal with changes, and bring rest, quiet, and peace into the home again.

Painful childhood or adult experiences may disrupt our ability to connect well with our emotions and deepest heart's desires, making it challenging to have satisfying, healthy relationships. For over 20 years I have helped individuals and couples heal old wounds and grow past outworn patterns into greater freedom and heart connections. If you ready to answer life's call to grow, I offer myself as a trustworthy companion in the next phase of your life's journey.

It takes time to pick up the pieces. Parts of you may feel broken, paralyzed, and unheard. With intergenerational systems of dysfunction, very few of us grew up with anything approaching healthy relating. As mammals, we can use the natural force towards connection along with regulating our autonomic fitness to return to our joyful and intuitive self. I can help adults and teens create movement in the isolated "stuck places" and integrate unprocessed pain and suffering. I am passionate about serving children who also highly benefit from therapy by communicating their inner world through play.

Finding a therapist is like dating, not everyone who takes you out to dinner will be “the one”. The number one factor that assist people in reaching their full potential in therapy, is the relationship between the Client and therapist. Ericka has a reputation of quickly establishing trust and rapport with Clients, and individuals from all walks of life. Expect a caring and energetic creative therapist, who utilizes science and humor to help you, help yourself! My ideal Clients are children, adolescents and adults ages 4-50 who may be full of energy, creativity, loudness, craziness, sadness, and even madness.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck in situations that continue to occur over and over, or are you struggling with not really knowing who you are? Maybe there are some things about yourself that you would like to feel differently about, or learn better ways to manage areas in your personal life? Do you experience intense feelings at times and do not understand why? Coming to Therapy is one of the first steps you can take towards finding these answers and taking steps towards the positive changes you would like to experience. Together, we will work on reaching the Goals you set for yourself. "If you change nothing, nothing changes!"

I believe that we all have the capacity for healing within ourselves. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and caregivers. My goal is to instill hope and healing for clients presenting with concerns related to post-traumatic stress, attachment, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, disruptive behaviors, social skills, parenting, and/or relational distress.

I work with individuals, couples, and families who are searching for peace for themselves and their relationships with others. My specialty is working with survivors of trauma, abuse, deprivations, and loss. I work with women's issues and offer a Women's Healing Workshop.