Erika Williams-Walker, LPC

Erika Williams-Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 18 years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, trauma, and parenting challenges. Erika aims to create a warm, honest space where people can talk through painful memories and current struggles.

She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. Much of her work has involved supporting women who have experienced addiction, homelessness, depression, codependency, and childhood sexual or emotional trauma. She has also worked in government, nonprofit, and hospital settings.

Erika typically uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills. She adjusts her approach to fit each person’s needs and life circumstances. Sessions often involve setting goals, practicing new skills, and reviewing progress between meetings.

People come to Erika for help with grief, intimacy concerns, blended family stress, caregiver strain, anger, and difficulties with communication and commitment. She also supports those managing bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance use concerns, helping them develop routines and strategies that make daily life more manageable.

Erika describes herself as an advocate for mental health and aims to encourage people who choose to make change. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, focused on helping people take practical steps toward clearer thinking and healthier patterns.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist reflects back what she hears, helps people name their feelings, and supports them in choosing the next steps. This approach helps with relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Clients often leave sessions with tools to try between meetings and then review what worked.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely addressing past harms and building coping skills for triggers and flashbacks. It pairs grounding strategies with careful processing so people can feel more in control of daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and daily routines. Together they set goals, try techniques, and change course when something isn’t working.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not detailed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins between obligations. It also lets therapists and clients continue steady work during life transitions while focusing on practical steps and skills.