- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use support
- Attachment work
About Eric
Eric McLaughlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with six years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, family issues, and trauma and abuse. He helps people set clear goals and build a plan to reach them.
Eric uses straightforward, goal-focused sessions. He often employs cognitive behavioral techniques and problem-solving steps to help people change patterns that cause distress. He also integrates acceptance and mindfulness-based practices when they fit a person's needs.
Many referrals come for substance use and addiction-related struggles. He brings experience addressing drug and alcohol problems and runs family interventions aimed at supporting recovery and communication. He also supports people navigating attachment questions, abandonment concerns, and codependency patterns rooted in early family relationships.
Sessions include work on communication problems, guilt and shame, self-worth, and questions about sexuality and life purpose. Eric notes post-traumatic stress among areas he addresses and will collaborate on practical ways to reduce symptoms and regain routine functioning.
He describes therapy as a cooperative effort: identifying goals, selecting straightforward strategies, and checking progress together. People who want clear steps and focused tools to change how family of origin patterns affect daily life will find his style practical and action-oriented.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when unpleasant thoughts or feelings appear. It can help when people want to stop struggling with internal experiences and begin living by what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and many addiction-related habits. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to patterns formed in early relationships and how they shape current connections, communication, and responses to closeness or distance.Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to test strategies and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and how someone responds in sessions. That means trying specific skills, reviewing progress, and changing direction if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also allow continuity of care if relocating within the same region. Ask about available session lengths and formats when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with related to family patterns?
He addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, abandonment, and how earlier relationships influence current behavior.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is goal-focused and practical. He uses steps and skills from cognitive behavioral and problem-solving methods alongside acceptance and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Eric has six years of practice as a clinician working with addiction, trauma, anxiety, and family-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the stated region.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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