Erica Burns, LCSW-C

Erica Burns is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in Maryland. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Erica focuses on relationship concerns and supports clients working to feel more confident and connected. She offers a calm, respectful presence and practical steps people can use right away.

In sessions Erica listens for patterns that keep people stuck. She helps identify how past experiences shape current reactions. Conversations focus on clear, doable strategies to manage stress and improve communication. Boundaries, self-compassion, and rebuilding trust in oneself are common themes.

Erica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor the work to each person. She breaks larger goals into small action steps so progress feels achievable. Homework and skill practice between sessions are used when helpful to reinforce change.

Her background as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW-C, in Maryland gives her extensive experience with complex life issues. Over the years she has supported people coping with abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care histories, and family of origin problems. She also addresses sexual assault and abuse, somatization, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

When people come to Erica they can expect a collaborative approach that centers their goals. She helps clients build tools for healthier communication, forgiveness work when desired, and clearer life purpose. If you want straightforward support for emotional healing, she offers practical guidance to move forward.

How Erica Uses Evidence-Based Work Online

Erica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. One common approach focuses on building communication skills and clearer boundaries; it teaches concrete ways to express needs and reduce repeating patterns that cause relationship strain. Another approach concentrates on stress and emotion management, offering tools to identify triggers, calm strong reactions, and develop healthier daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Erica will work together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, experience, and preferences. That collaborative decision making means plans are adjusted as needs change and progress is reviewed regularly.

If you are considering online work, please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue consistent work during life transitions or when schedules shift, while the therapist focuses on practical steps and skill practice to support change.