Therapist profile
Erica Hardman, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
Continue with EricaAbout
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Erica
Erica Hardman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, parenting strain, and life transitions. Erica also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, ADHD, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity.
Her background includes work in healthcare, child welfare, schools, and community programs. Those settings have shaped a practical way of working with people from varied backgrounds. She aims to help clients strengthen coping skills and set achievable goals.
Erica uses goal-setting, motivational techniques, and elements of life coaching when helpful. Sessions focus on concrete steps for change, like establishing boundaries, improving communication, and building confidence. She may include spirituality or Christian faith when a client wants that included.
In sessions she emphasizes active problem solving alongside exploring feelings. That can look like identifying patterns, testing small changes between meetings, and adjusting plans based on what works. The focus is on turning insight into practical action rather than on abstract concepts.
People who feel stuck, unmotivated, or unsure about next steps are a common referral to her practice. She offers support for parenting challenges, family-related concerns, and transitions such as separation or midlife shifts. For anyone considering starting work with her, she asks clients to think about immediate goals to bring to the first sessions.
How sessions work
How Erica’s approaches shape online work
Erica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to guide sessions. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and helps people try small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, manage depression, or change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve focus during stressful parenting or life-change moments.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when clients feel stuck or unsure about next steps. That approach helps people clarify what matters most and find motivation for change through short, practical goals rather than pressure or judgment. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process and will be adjusted based on each client’s needs and preferences.
Session format details are not listed in her biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings into a workday, limit travel time, or choose quieter surroundings. The therapist will discuss how to structure appointments so they work with your schedule and goals.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is practical and client-centered, using goal-setting, motivational strategies, and skills practice to turn insight into action.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of experience and has worked in healthcare, child welfare, schools, and community settings.
Where is she licensed and what is her credential?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana.
Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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