Dr. Erica Sanders, LCSW

Dr. Erica Sanders is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, grief, and the wear of caregiving. She writes simply and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Her approach is grounded in attachment-based ideas and client-centered care. She aims to help people notice patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current reactions. She also uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to address day-to-day problems. Dr. Sanders has worked in a range of settings with adults, couples, and families. That background informs a flexible style that blends brief, goal-focused work with longer-term exploration when needed. She often helps people sort tangled feelings around abandonment, commitment, parenting, blended families, and caregiver stress. In sessions she pairs listening with clear, actionable steps. That can mean practicing different ways to communicate, trying small behavior changes, or setting short-term goals to reduce overwhelm. She emphasizes building on each person’s strengths and toward clearer next steps in life and relationships. Outside of clinical work she enjoys travel, family time, and community service. Her practice is based in Texas and she works with people in English, including clients from other countries when that fits the situation.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions and patterns. Online sessions can use that frame to look at how bonds affect stress and intimacy, and to practice new ways of relating in daily life.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and meeting each person where they are. In remote sessions this typically means the therapist follows the client’s concerns, reflects what she hears, and helps the client clarify goals and next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. That approach often includes short exercises between sessions and clear, goal-oriented tasks that fit well into online work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to figure out which combination of approaches fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She will adjust methods over time based on progress and client feedback.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when life gets hectic. It can also let people try therapeutic tools at home and report back on how they worked in real situations.