Eric Troy, LMHC

Eric Troy is a licensed mental health professional who has devoted his career to counseling and psychological work. He holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology, a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialty in Mental Health Counseling, and a doctoral degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. He completed his internship and clinical training before obtaining his license and serves as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in Florida - a role that includes oversight and guidance for other mental health and marriage and family therapists.

Having practiced in South Florida, Eric developed experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and adapts his methods to match each person’s needs. He draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive and cognitive-behavioral techniques, EMDR, holistic and narrative methods, supportive and family systems work, and DBT. His techniques are tailored to the presenting problem and to the individual strengths each client brings to therapy.

Over the years he has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and confidence issues, grief and loss, caregiver challenges, men’s issues, divorce and adjustment concerns, aging-related matters, trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ-related and gender identity questions, employment and work-life balance difficulties, and motivation challenges. Eric frames clients as the experts of their own stories and focuses on building practical skills and insights. He welcomes the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady guidance toward the goals clients choose to pursue.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Eric draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support people working through a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so clients can explore their values and goals while the therapist offers empathy and nonjudgmental support - it is helpful for building self-understanding and addressing life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behavior and mood; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. DBT teaches concrete strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping under pressure.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. As a licensed professional, Eric works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. These formats allow therapists to use the same evidence-based techniques as in-person work while offering flexibility in timing and communication style, so clients can choose what works best for them.