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Erica Williamson

At a glance

Experience
4 years
Based in
Tennessee
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistTennessee

Erica Williamson, LCSW

Calm, practical support for life transitions

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LCSW Tennessee 10170

NPI1316661192

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma recovery
  • Self-esteem help

About Erica

Erica Williamson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that make everyday life easier. Erica aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, using approaches that are grounded in research while keeping things straightforward. Sessions tend to focus on concrete strategies - communication skills, coping tools, and ways to reduce overwhelming feelings. The work includes attention to how past experiences shape current reactions and relationships.

Erica has four years of clinical experience as an LCSW, and she practices in Tennessee. Her background includes helping people with concerns tied to abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, and family of origin problems. She also supports those coping with chronic illness or disability, caregiving stress, body image, codependency, and commitment or control issues.

People often come for help with communication problems, feelings of emptiness, or recovery from domestic violence. Erica focuses on building self-compassion and resilience so clients can manage daily stress and make clearer choices. She takes a collaborative stance and adjusts her plan to fit each person’s goals and circumstances.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies with location and therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

Practical approaches for online therapy and healing

Erica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, usable tools. One approach emphasizes developing coping skills and emotional regulation to manage anxiety and stress, teaching step-by-step strategies people can use between sessions. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and communication, helping clients identify unhelpful cycles and practice clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Erica works with each person to figure out which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and priorities change. The decision about techniques is made together rather than assumed up front.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the therapist’s biography does not list specific options here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help when work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility concerns make in-person visits difficult. Ask about the formats offered so you can choose what fits your routine best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erica commonly address?

She helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and major life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, with a focus on concrete coping skills, communication tools, and exploring how past experiences affect current behavior.

What kind of clinical background does she have?

Erica has four years of clinical experience working as a licensed clinical social worker and uses evidence-based techniques in her practice.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Tennessee LCSW and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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