Erica Keller, LMFT, LMHC

Erica Keller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who also holds certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor, practicing in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. She began her professional training as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern for two years before obtaining full licensure, gaining hands-on experience with children, teens and adults across a variety of concerns.

Erica earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida, where she also completed a certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. She works with individuals and families on issues such as anxiety, depression, transitional life stages, neuro-developmental disorders, couples concerns and trauma, drawing on an eclectic approach that places particular emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Her practice centers on creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges and reframe negative thinking. Erica frames therapy as a collaborative process, aiming to empower people rather than position herself as the sole expert on their lives. She is generally available during normal business hours Monday through Friday and notes that responses may be delayed on weekends.

Approaches That Guide Online Care with Erica Keller

Erica Keller uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, empathetic relationship where a person’s own perspective guides the pace and focus of work. This approach helps individuals feel heard and supports growth when facing life transitions, relationship concerns, or self-esteem challenges.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping skills for issues like anxiety, depression and stress. When trauma is a central concern, elements of Trauma-Focused Therapy are incorporated to address the impact of traumatic experiences and to support recovery in ways that acknowledge safety and pacing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of the process. Erica works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These options provide flexibility and continuity of support while allowing licensed professionals to tailor sessions to each client’s circumstances.