Erika Coombs, LICSW

Erika Coombs is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - licensed to practice in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She brings more than six years of clinical experience helping people navigate family conflicts, cope with grief and loss, and address challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. Erika emphasizes a nonjudgmental, open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be voiced and explored. She works collaboratively with each person to identify goals and build practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Erika positions herself as a steady, supportive partner in that process. Her practice focuses on creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to try new strategies and approaches that fit their circumstances and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Erika commonly integrates client-centered therapy and dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore feelings and build self-understanding; this approach can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship strain, and motivation struggles. DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and practicing mindfulness, which can be useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and stress-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Erika works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques so the treatment fits the individual rather than asking the person to fit a single model.

Online therapy with Erika is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to connect from home or while balancing work, parenting, and other commitments, making it easier to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can support progress over time.