Erika Rana, LMFT
Bilingual LMFT focused on relationships and trauma
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- LMFT with 8 years
- Trauma informed and relational
About Erika Rana
Erika Rana is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 8 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, children, and families from a wide range of backgrounds. She is licensed in California, where she completed much of her professional training, and she brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to each therapeutic relationship.
Her work spans relationship and family concerns, career challenges, depression, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Erika also provides support around LGBT matters and addresses additional focus areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment-related issues, BDSM and kink community needs, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, dependent personality traits, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and dissociation.
Erika draws from a wide range of clinical approaches, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. Her methods include attachment-based and client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), existential and Jungian perspectives, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, narrative and psychodynamic techniques, solution-focused strategies, somatic interventions, and trauma-focused therapy. She integrates spirituality when it aligns with a client’s goals and has experience working with spiritual or challenging experiences following psychedelic use.
Born and raised in Mexico City, Erika is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys serving Latino and other Spanish-speaking communities, believing that therapy is often most effective in a person’s primary language. She is also a certified yoga teacher and a Reiki master, and she incorporates somatic and body-centered practices into her work when appropriate. Known for meeting clients where they are, she aims to understand each person, offer meaningful support, and provide practical tools to help them move toward their goals. Erika encourages anyone who feels a connection to her approach to reach out to learn more.
Her work spans relationship and family concerns, career challenges, depression, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Erika also provides support around LGBT matters and addresses additional focus areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment-related issues, BDSM and kink community needs, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, dependent personality traits, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and dissociation.
Erika draws from a wide range of clinical approaches, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. Her methods include attachment-based and client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), existential and Jungian perspectives, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, narrative and psychodynamic techniques, solution-focused strategies, somatic interventions, and trauma-focused therapy. She integrates spirituality when it aligns with a client’s goals and has experience working with spiritual or challenging experiences following psychedelic use.
Born and raised in Mexico City, Erika is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys serving Latino and other Spanish-speaking communities, believing that therapy is often most effective in a person’s primary language. She is also a certified yoga teacher and a Reiki master, and she incorporates somatic and body-centered practices into her work when appropriate. Known for meeting clients where they are, she aims to understand each person, offer meaningful support, and provide practical tools to help them move toward their goals. Erika encourages anyone who feels a connection to her approach to reach out to learn more.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erika Rana have?
Erika Rana has 8 years of clinical experience.
Is Erika Rana a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 137717.
In which languages does Erika Rana provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Erika Rana located?
Erika Rana is licensed and practices in California.
How can I work with Erika Rana as my therapist?
You can work with Erika Rana through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erika Rana work with international clients?
Erika Rana does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erika Rana cost?
Costs 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a 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.
Could remote therapy be a good fit for you?
Many people wonder whether connecting with a therapist online can produce meaningful change. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.A major benefit of working remotely is flexibility. Individuals can choose the format that best fits their needs and comfort level - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to maintain continuity of care alongside work, family, or other commitments.
Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic styles and specialties, and clients can request a different therapist at any time if they are seeking a better fit. For many people, online therapy provides an accessible and practical way to engage with therapists and pursue their goals.