George Erickson, LCSW

George Erickson is a licensed social worker practicing in Missouri with 20 years of professional experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. He brings a strengths-focused perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story and builds on those strengths to address life’s challenges.

As an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he combines clinical training with practical strategies to support clients through difficult transitions and emotional pain. His approach emphasizes collaboration and practical skills, helping people develop tools they can use between sessions to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

George recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and offers a supportive environment for people ready to take that step. He aims to meet clients where they are, working together to set goals and create a path forward that reflects each person’s needs and values. His steady, respectful style is designed to help clients make meaningful progress over time.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Remote Care with George Erickson

George Erickson uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues clients bring, focusing on practical, skills-based interventions that teach coping strategies for stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and daily functioning. These interventions help people develop tools for managing symptoms, improving routines, and responding differently to triggers.

He also offers trauma-informed, strengths-focused work that supports processing difficult experiences such as abuse, loss, or addiction while honoring each person’s resilience and personal knowledge. This approach combines compassionate listening with structured strategies to help individuals make sense of painful events and move toward recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. George Erickson collaborates with clients to identify goals, assess what techniques fit best, and adapt methods over time based on needs and preferences. This shared decision-making helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with George is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals in a way that fits each client’s life.