Erica Innocent , LISW, LICSW

Erica Innocent is a licensed social worker who blends practical therapy methods with a warm, human-centered style. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that worsen stress or mood. Sessions aim to be straightforward and respectful so clients can talk about hard things without judgement.

Erica draws on client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s strengths. She listens and reflects so people can name what matters and decide their next steps. Mindfulness techniques are added when helpful to ground emotions and reduce reactivity.

With ten years of experience, she has worked with a wide range of life situations. She commonly supports people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship struggles. She also assists those managing eating and food-related concerns and challenges tied to anger or antisocial personality issues.

Erica provides services electronically while based in Alabama. She speaks English and Haitian Creole. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She helps people set clear goals, practice new skills, and track small changes over time. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.

Therapy approaches and online delivery

Erica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that cause distress and then try practical steps to change those patterns; this approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses client-centered therapy which focuses on listening, reflecting, and drawing out each person’s strengths so clients can set goals that matter to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Erica collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort. She adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most and what the client prefers.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to add flexibility. Video can feel most like an in-person visit, phone works when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when typing is easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.