Ericka Elder Ortega, LMHC, LCMHC

Ericka Elder Ortega is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Indiana and Utah with five years of professional experience. She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials, licenses that indicate her training and authorization to provide mental health counseling in those states. Ericka works with adults on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues related to self-esteem and confidence. She also supports clients facing LGBTQ-related challenges, motivation difficulties, and other areas such as abandonment, eating and food-related issues, guilt and shame, mood disorders, self-love, women's issues, and challenges common to young adults.

Ericka approaches therapy by fostering an open, nonjudgmental environment where people can name and explore their thoughts and feelings. She emphasizes courage and collaboration, meeting each person where they are and offering support as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her practice centers on empowerment and practical progress, helping clients build the skills and insight needed to navigate difficult experiences and pursue meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Ericka uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. One approach focuses on identifying and shifting thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression, helping clients develop clearer perspectives and more effective responses to stress. Another approach emphasizes skills-building for emotion regulation and self-esteem, teaching practical strategies to manage intense feelings and strengthen confidence. She also brings focused strategies for working with trauma and abuse, offering paced methods to process difficult memories and reduce their impact on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ericka works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which techniques will best support progress. This partnership helps tailor sessions to what works for the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Ericka is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule consistent care around work, family, and other commitments while accessing licensed professionals who can guide recovery and growth.