Erica Gould

LPC, 18 years of experience

Warm
Solution oriented
Open-minded
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hi, I’m Erica — a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with more than 18 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s ups and downs. Over the years, I’ve worked in private practice, schools, nonprofits, and large healthcare systems, which has given me a well-rounded understanding of how stress, transitions, and relationships shape our lives. Many of the people I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a space where they can talk freely and feel truly heard. I specialize in supporting clients who are managing stress—whether it’s showing up in parenting, relationships, work, or major life changes. My approach is supportive and collaborative. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you, develop healthier ways to cope, and work toward a greater sense of balance, clarity, and self-understanding.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, my main goal is to help you feel comfortable and heard. We’ll start by talking about what’s bringing you to therapy right now, and I’ll ask some gentle questions to get a sense of your background and what life has been like for you recently. There’s no pressure to share everything at once—this is simply a chance for us to begin building trust and understanding. As we continue meeting, we’ll work together to explore what feels most important to you and find practical, supportive strategies to help you move forward. My approach is always client-centered, which means I’ll tailor our time to your needs and pace. Along the way, I’ll offer tools and insights that can support your growth, self-awareness, and overall well-being.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths is helping people navigate stress in their relationships, families, and daily lives with clarity and confidence. As both a therapist and a parent of a neurodivergent child, I bring a compassionate, firsthand understanding of the challenges that come with parenting and supporting neurodiverse individuals. My approach is warm, practical, and tailored — focused on creating real progress and meaningful growth for each client and family I work with.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or the weight of life transitions. You might be feeling stuck, struggling to manage stress, or simply in need of someone to listen without judgment.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Other specialties

ADHDDepressionGriefPost PartumSelf Esteem

I identify as

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My treatment methods

Relational

Our sessions will be collaborative, meaning we’ll work together to uncover the roots of your challenges and develop practical strategies to help you move forward. I offer a client-centered approach, tailored to meet your unique needs. I’ll provide tools and insights that can foster self-awareness and personal growth.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I often use a Solution-Focused approach to help clients move toward the changes they want to see in their lives. Rather than spending too much time on what’s gone wrong, we focus on what’s going right — your strengths, resources, and the small steps that can lead to big shifts. This approach helps clients feel empowered, hopeful, and capable of creating meaningful change.

Integrative

In this approach, I combine techniques from various modalities to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

, 23 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 29, 2025

Just had my first session with Erica. She had great points for how to approach the issues we discussed. She was very solution oriented. I felt like she was very present during our session and listened to what I had to say. I can't wait for our next sessions together!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Erica

April 3, 2025

Very nice and easy to talk too (:

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 1 with Erica