Eric McLaughlin, LCSW

Therapist in California

Eric McLaughlin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and LGBTQ concerns.

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Licensed inCalifornia
License129948
NPI 1295191070
Experience6+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Eric

Eric McLaughlin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and LGBTQ concerns. He focuses on practical steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He aims to set clear goals with each person so therapy feels useful and targeted from the start.

He often works with people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, and family of origin wounds. He also supports those navigating communication problems, guilt and shame, sexual identity, and questions about life purpose.

Background and approach

His practice includes work with drug and alcohol addiction and post-traumatic stress. His approach blends several methods. He uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships shape current patterns.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness strategies to build tolerance for difficult feelings and clarify values. Sessions are goal-oriented and practical.

Clients can expect skill teaching, behavioral experiments, and conversational problem solving. Motivational interviewing is used when ambivalence about change is present, especially around substance use. Eric has six years of clinical experience as an LCSW in California.

He provides care in English and offers multiple session formats to fit different needs. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that match therapist availability.

Credentials

LCSW (California): License 129948 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1295191070 · national provider identifier

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How his approaches work online

Eric blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to remote care. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people notice and change repeating dynamics in close relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches people to accept difficult emotions while choosing actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and improve direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with experiments and practice that change everyday behavior.

Figuring out the best approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus more on values work, thought restructuring, or relational patterns.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for longer therapy sessions and teaching skills that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text allow for quick reflections, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer appointments. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and daily life.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Eric commonly address?

He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and LGBTQ issues, and he focuses on related areas like attachment, abandonment, codependency, and communication problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. He combines discussion, skill teaching, and behavioral exercises to create clear steps toward change.

What is his clinical background?

He has six years of clinical experience and practices as an LCSW in California.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; he works with clients within the jurisdiction he is licensed to serve.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to start, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

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