Therapeutic approaches and online care

Erik commonly uses attachment-based work to help people understand how early relationships shape current connections and emotional responses; this approach is useful for addressing family patterns, abandonment issues, and closeness struggles. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep. When trauma memories are prominent, he may use elements of EMDR to process distressing memories in a structured way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and personal preferences. That may mean starting with skill-building and later introducing trauma-focused techniques if needed, or mixing mindfulness practices with cognitive strategies for day-to-day coping.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging support ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving duties while keeping the focus on progress and usable tools.