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Erica Smith Jimenez, LMFT

Compassionate LMFT supporting individuals and families
  • Teens and parents support
  • Emotion regulation and coping
  • Relationship and family work

About Erica Smith Jimenez

Erica Smith Jimenez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who works with individuals of all ages, couples, and families, with particular focus on supporting teens and parents. She helps people manage intense emotions, build positive coping strategies, strengthen connections with others, and navigate conflicts while supporting improved self-esteem and healthier emotional patterns.

Erica creates a welcoming space for exploring issues that contribute to stagnation, sadness, frustration, pain, loneliness, or fear, and she emphasizes cultivating more positive emotions through a non-judgmental, strength-based approach. Her therapeutic style blends directness with a nurturing, down-to-earth manner, and she brings an engaged, authentic presence to each session.

Drawing on experience, training, and clinical skill, Erica offers empathetic and humble support while providing practical tools to address life challenges. She individualizes her approach to match each person’s unique needs, and her goal is to equip clients with strategies that support a happier, healthier life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger management

Also Specializes In

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Erica Smith Jimenez have?

Erica Smith Jimenez has 23 years of experience.

Is Erica Smith Jimenez a licensed therapist?

Yes. Erica Smith Jimenez is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 114605.

In which languages does Erica Smith Jimenez provide therapy?

Erica Smith Jimenez provides therapy in English.

Where is Erica Smith Jimenez located?

Erica Smith Jimenez is located in California.

How can I work with Erica Smith Jimenez as my therapist?

You can work with Erica Smith Jimenez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Erica Smith Jimenez work with international clients?

Erica Smith Jimenez does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Erica Smith Jimenez cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Might Online Therapy Be the Right Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can truly help. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or transitions through life changes - online therapy is often comparable to traditional in-person care and can be an effective way to address those issues.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit mental health support into a busy schedule or to access care from different locations.

Licensed professionals provide therapy through these remote options, and individuals may choose to change therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, virtual sessions offer a practical and accessible path to working on emotional well-being and relationship goals.

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