THERAPY FOR ADULTS · HERMOSA BEACH
Therapy for adults in Hermosa Beach. Room to breathe.
Erika Barker, LMFT, offers therapy for adults up to age 40 at her Hermosa Beach office and online anywhere in California. She works with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships and patterns people want to understand, using cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches.
Accepting new clients · Typical wait: 1 week
By Erika Barker, LMFT · Last reviewed
WHO IT HELPS
Is this for you? Some common signs.
- Anxiety, worry or panic that won’t let up
- Depression, low energy or losing interest in things
- A big transition, like a new job, a move, a breakup or a new baby
- Relationship patterns that keep repeating
- Stress, burnout or feeling stretched thin
- ADHD or OCD in adulthood
HOW WE’LL WORK
How we’ll work. Practical and deep.
Our first sessions are about understanding what brought you in and what you want to be different. From there, we set goals together and check in on them as we go.
Some sessions are practical. We look at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and practice skills you can use that week. Others go deeper into how past experiences and relationships shaped the patterns you notice now.
- Ages
- 7 to 40
- Format
- In person in Hermosa Beach · Virtual anywhere in California
- Session
- 45 to 90 minutes
- Fee
- $225 per standard session · Sliding scale available · Other session options available
- Insurance
- Out of Network Insurance Accepted, Billing can be submitted for clients
- Location
- Hermosa Beach
HOW TO START
Three simple steps. No pressure.
Free phone consultation
15 minutes
Call or send a request. We talk briefly about what’s going on and whether I’m a good fit.
First session
45 to 90 minutes
We get to know each other and talk about what brought you in and what you hope will change.
Ongoing sessions
45 to 90 minutes
We work toward your goals together and adjust the plan as we go.
YOUR THERAPIST
Erika Barker, LMFT
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist · California LMFT #165219 · Verify license (opens in a new tab)
- MA, Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles, 2022
What do adults work on in therapy with Erika?
Adults work with Erika on anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship patterns, ADHD and OCD, among other concerns. Some come with a clear goal. Others feel stuck and want to understand why. Either is a fine place to start, and the free 15-minute consultation helps clarify fit.
How long does therapy usually take?
It depends on the person and the goal. Some people come for a focused stretch around one issue, while others prefer longer-term work. Erika checks in about progress along the way, so you can decide together whether to continue, change focus or wrap up. She does not promise a set number of sessions.
Is there an age limit for adult therapy with Erika?
Erika works with adults up to age 40, as well as children from age 7 and teens. If you are over 40 and looking for a therapist in the South Bay, you are still welcome to call. A free 15-minute consultation is a quick way to ask questions and find a useful next step.
Can I see Erika virtually as an adult?
Yes. Erika offers virtual sessions for adults anywhere in California, as well as in-person sessions at her office in Hermosa Beach. Virtual sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week. You need a private space and a stable internet connection.
A FREE CONSULTATION
Start with a conversation. We’ll go from there.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. The first step is a free 15-minute phone call.
Accepting new clients · Typical wait: 1 week