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Erica Mau

Erica Mau, LPC

Therapist in Oregon

Direct, practical therapy for stronger self-worth

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16 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Self-esteem focus
  • Interactive style
  • 16 years experience

About Erica

Erica Mau is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who focuses on helping people build self-esteem and restore energy for daily life. She speaks plainly and works directly with clients to identify goals and make practical changes. Her approach is respectful and nonjudgmental while staying focused on results.

She asks questions that uncover old beliefs and habits that can keep someone stuck. Sessions are interactive and goal-oriented, with tools chosen to match each person’s needs. Erica emphasizes finding meaning and purpose as part of recovery from stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-worth.

Erica has 16 years of experience across independent practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatry. That background means she is familiar with complex mood and personality presentations as well as crisis settings. She has supported people dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar conditions, and personality disorder symptoms.

The work often blends practical strategies and mindful awareness. Erica uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also draws on dialectical behavior skills for emotion regulation and acceptance and commitment ideas for values-based change.

She has led both individual and group counseling and tailors sessions to each person’s stage of life and goals. People contact her when they want clearer direction, steadier mood, or stronger self-worth. The process is collaborative and focused on building manageable steps toward a better day-to-day life.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Erica often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and for building concrete coping strategies. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erica collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. She will review options together and adjust the plan as progress is made so the approach stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Erica address?

She works with many issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, and career stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct, interactive, and compassionate. She combines practical skills with mindful awareness to help people change habits and reach goals.

How much experience does she have?

Erica has 16 years of clinical experience across independent practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatry.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What should I confirm before booking?

Ask about the current session options and scheduling arrangements before starting. Discuss any communication preferences or access needs with the therapist.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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