Erick Pena, LMSW

Erick Pena is a licensed clinical social worker (LMSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. He speaks English and Spanish and brings five years of clinical experience to conversations about feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward.

Erick focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions are led with compassion and a collaborative tone. He listens for what keeps someone from moving ahead and helps identify small changes that make daily life feel more manageable.

In the room he uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and mood challenges. He supports work on issues such as abandonment, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and rebuilding self-worth. He also helps people who are facing loneliness, questions about life purpose, or the pressures that can come with midlife changes.

Erick emphasizes building skills and new habits that fit real life. Conversations cover coping tools, ways to shift unhelpful thinking, and practices to improve motivation and confidence. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and goals.

People who reach out will complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. Erick accepts international clients and works from Michigan as a licensed LMSW.

How Erick Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Erick works with straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and build useful skills. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical coping strategies to manage anxiety and depression. These techniques help people notice negative thought patterns and replace them with more balanced ways of thinking.

Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic experiences in a paced, supportive way so painful memories lose some of their emotional intensity. This can help with post-traumatic stress, shame, and feelings of isolation by teaching strategies to tolerate strong emotions and reconnect with daily life.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Erick collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He will adjust pace and focus as progress is made, and encourages open feedback about what is or isn’t helping.

The therapist’s biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access English or Spanish speaking support from Michigan whether they are local or international.