Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use our links to buy.

Erica Williamson

Therapist · Tennessee

Erica Williamson, LCSW

Compassionate therapist for life transitions

Continue with Erica

Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and recovery
  • Relationship skills

About Erica

Erica Williamson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She creates a calm, supportive space where clients can talk through what they are facing and build practical steps for change.

Erica works with everyday problems like workplace stress, social anxiety, and communication difficulties. She also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, chronic pain or illness, adoption and foster-care related issues, and family of origin concerns. Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete strategies people can use between meetings.

Her style is client-centered and strengths-focused. Erica listens for patterns such as attachment issues, codependency, or control struggles, and then helps clients try different ways of thinking and behaving. She emphasizes small, doable steps that build confidence and self-compassion over time.

With four years of clinical experience, Erica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment. She pays particular attention to concerns tied to abandonment, body image, commitment issues, and blended family dynamics. The work is practical and personal, aimed at helping people find more stability and connection in daily life.

Erica practices in Tennessee and works in English. People interested in beginning therapy are invited to use the site Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her 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

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Erica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One approach she draws from emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps with stress, social anxiety, and repetitive negative thoughts.

Another common thread is attachment-focused work that looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. That work helps people understand relationship struggles, codependency, and commitment concerns by tracing patterns and practicing different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Erica collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. She adjusts the plan as progress and priorities change so the work stays relevant and doable.

Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to meet during a lunch break or between appointments, helping therapy become part of everyday life rather than an extra task.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Erica help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and adoption or foster-care related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is client-centered and strengths-focused with an emphasis on practical, doable steps. Sessions aim to identify patterns and practice new ways of thinking and interacting.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns from workplace stress to attachment and relationship difficulties.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LCSW credential, which is licensed clinical social worker, and she practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Back to all therapists

Erica WilliamsonReview online therapy options on BetterHelp.

Continue with Erica