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Erin Sperico, LCMHC

Somatic-informed counselor for stress and trauma

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About Erin

Erin Sperico is a licensed clinician who uses somatic awareness alongside talk-based methods. She brings 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. Erin writes and talks plainly so people can understand next steps.

She aims to create a calm space where a person can say what matters and begin to make changes. Erin blends body-focused work with client-centered and cognitive techniques. Sessions often include noticing physical sensations, naming feelings, and trying small behavioral steps.

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Background and approach

This helps when anxiety, anger, or past trauma get stuck in the body and day-to-day life. She also uses emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches to help people improve connection to themselves and others. These methods support clearer communication, better self-regulation, and more steady mood days.

Erin tailors the work to each person rather than following one fixed method. Erin holds the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, LCMHC, and works with people in North Carolina. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, matching method and format to what feels workable for each person.

Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules according to the therapist's availability. Erin focuses on practical steps so people can return to daily life with clearer thinking and more bodily ease.

How somatic and talk therapies translate to online care

Somatic-focused work brings attention to body sensations, movement, and breath to help people notice how stress and trauma appear physically. This approach can make it easier to spot tension patterns and try gentle regulation techniques during sessions. It is useful for anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and persistent bodily tension.

Client-centered therapy centers the person's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens with curiosity and mirrors what is said so people feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tests small changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and comfort level. This means adjusting techniques and pacing over time rather than sticking to one plan from the start.

Online sessions make these approaches more flexible. Video calls allow for visual connection and real-time guidance with breathing or movement work. Phone sessions and live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer less visual contact or need quick check-ins. These options increase access and let people fit sessions into busy lives more easily.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erin commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and ADHD, along with relationship and parenting concerns. Additional focuses include anger, self-esteem, guilt, and life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work combines somatic awareness with client-centered and cognitive approaches. Sessions focus on noticing body sensations, naming feelings, and trying small behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in the mental health field working with varied concerns. That background informs how she adapts methods for each person.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC - and practices in North Carolina under license number NC LCMHC 9963.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Formats are chosen based on what works best for each person.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.