Eric Golden, LPCC

Eric Golden is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 13 years of clinical experience in New Mexico. He draws on a gentle, human-centered style and uses practical techniques to help people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other life challenges. Eric writes plainly and offers steady, patient support while people learn new ways of coping and relating to themselves and others.

He favors approaches that help people notice their patterns and try small changes. Sessions often include skills for managing strong emotions, ways to shift unhelpful thinking, and practices that build self-compassion. Eric also pays attention to relationships and attachment patterns when they affect mood and behavior.

Eric describes his work as strength based. He brings warmth, patience, and a touch of humor to sessions. The aim is to help people build on what already works in their lives and develop new tools for difficult moments.

Over his career he has supported people facing trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, parenting stresses, identity issues related to LGBT matters, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and questions about life purpose. He emphasizes practical steps and reflection rather than searching for tidy answers.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Therapy happens by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time that fits them.

How therapy approaches translate online

Eric blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into practical online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. ACT teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that fit their values, which helps with stress, life changes, and meaning questions.

He also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early patterns of relating affect current connections and emotions. That approach can be useful when relationship dynamics or trust issues contribute to distress. Together these methods give both skills and a deeper look at why patterns repeat, and Eric works with clients to decide which mix fits their goals.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can pick what works best for them. Video is useful for full sessions and interactive skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick updates, coping check-ins, or practicing skills between appointments. This flexibility helps therapy fit into busy lives and different routines.