- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attention and focus
About Erik
Erik Tootell is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 21367) with 40 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and attention and focus concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and he practices from California.
He listens for how patterns from a person's family of origin affect current choices and relationships. He helps people talk through persistent worries, low mood, grief, and trouble concentrating. He also addresses issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
In a first meeting he typically learns about recent concerns and what matters most now. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try practical alternatives. The work is conversational and focused on small changes that feel doable in daily life.
Across his career he has helped people cope after loss and after difficult events. He brings decades of experience to sessions while keeping the focus on present problems and practical steps. People looking to understand how early family roles still shape their behavior often find this approach useful.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact costs vary by location. International clients are not currently accepted.
Approaches used and how online sessions function
Erik works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear tools and behaviors. One common approach is behavioral work that helps people change routines and reactions that keep anxiety or low mood active. This kind of work suits stress, worry, and concentration problems by breaking larger issues into manageable tasks.Another frequent method is structured exploration of past influences, which looks at how family of origin patterns affect current reactions. That work helps people recognize repeated roles or expectations and try different responses in day-to-day life. Both approaches are practical and aimed at improving how someone feels and functions now.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Clients and the therapist check progress together and adjust methods when needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since the original biography does not list explicit formats. Ask about session types offered so they match your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making attendance simpler during work breaks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and attention and focus issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses conversational, evidence-based techniques and focuses on noticing patterns and trying practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and concentration problems.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California psychologist with the registration CA Psychologist 21367 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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