Erica Bellar, LPC

Erica Bellar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who brings 19 years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, grief, relationship conflict, medical complexity and major life transitions. She creates a nonjudgmental space where individuals from diverse backgrounds, belief systems, and sexual orientations can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change. Erica combines person-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs, and she blends therapeutic work with skills from her certification as a life coach to help clients clarify goals and improve quality of life.

Her person-centered approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients feel heard and respected as they identify what matters most to them. Cognitive-behavioral techniques are used to address patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to symptoms, providing practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and other difficulties. As a clinician who also offers coaching, Erica supports both symptom relief and concrete steps toward personal and vocational goals, creating a holistic path toward greater well-being and functioning.

Erica works with adults across a range of life stages, including young adults and older adults facing aging and geriatric issues, and she attends to related concerns such as chronic illness, body image, workplace stress, and family-of-origin dynamics. Her practice emphasizes respect, collaboration, and a focus on attainable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and What Online Care Offers

Erica uses person-centered therapy to create a warm, collaborative environment where the client’s values and experiences guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting clients as they identify their own goals and strengths, which can be especially helpful for those navigating grief, life transitions, or identity-related concerns.

She also integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. These practical strategies are often useful for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and stress, and for building concrete coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erica works with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Erica is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for differing schedules and energy levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or wherever it fits the client’s life, supporting continuity and convenience while working toward meaningful change.