Erica Kesse, LPC-MHSP

Erica Kesse invites people to pause and reclaim a gentler relationship with themselves through what she calls Be Me time - a practice of self-nurture, stillness, and honest feeling. She frames being as the willingness to sit with the ache rather than avoid it, and she positions herself as a steady encourager who helps clients explore practical resources to ease pain and discover their worth. Erica supports people as they navigate life changes, holding space while they learn to prioritize their own care and celebrate their progress.

As an integrative therapist and business coach working in Escape and Execution, Erica examines the whole of a person’s life - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and professional - to identify how those areas intersect and influence wellbeing. Her work aims to integrate these components, strengthen social supports, and coordinate with partners in a person’s life to promote accountability and lasting change. That blend of therapeutic and coaching perspectives informs a goal-oriented approach to growth.

Erica uses person-centered therapy as the foundation of her work, combining it with an integrative stance that adapts methods to each individual. She is specialized in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person/Child-Centered Play, and Expressive Arts Therapy. Erica holds the LPC-MHSP credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider - and focuses on helping people shift away from self-abuse toward a life of renewed connection and self-celebration.

Erica Kesse's Approaches for Online Therapy

Erica commonly blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating space for a person to explore feelings at their own pace - it helps with self-nurture, identity concerns, and rebuilding a sense of worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thought and behavior patterns with practical tools and strategies, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.

She also draws on motivational interviewing when clients face ambivalence about change, using collaborative questions and reflections to strengthen motivation and clarify goals. Throughout the process Erica works collaboratively with each person to identify the approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single method from the outset.

Online therapy with Erica uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to licensed professionals. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, attend from different locations, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Erica aligns therapeutic tools and session formats to each client so work can continue in a way that feels manageable and effective.