Erica Cardenas, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Erica Cardenas

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Anxiety

Behavioral Problems

Dual Diagnosis

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Erica Cardenas

My name is Erica Cardenas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I work with minors (ages 5-17) and adults, specializing in anxiety, trauma, and depression. I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help my clients meet their goals. My approach My approach is client-led, aiming to work in ways that best suit each client’s goals. I most often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as both have helped my clients manage a broad range of symptoms. My focus I primarily work with adolescents and young adults, as my approach and style tend to be compatible with this age group. I support clients experiencing depressive symptoms, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. My communication style My communication style is calm and friendly. I explore what the client needs before teaching a skill or challenging a thought. I communicate to foster collaboration and often ask for feedback to ensure I have not misunderstood or missed something during sessions. I welcome feedback and strive to create a safe environment. My journey to therapy I have wanted to be a therapist for many years. I have been most engaged in jobs, internships, and volunteer work involving helping others and working one-on-one or in small groups. My experience includes working as a school-based therapist (K-12) and as a community-based therapist serving individuals ages 2-65. I believe in prevention and early intervention when possible, but it is never too late to take hold of one’s goals and needs. I am always excited to celebrate small wins along with big wins. My goals for you I work to understand my clients’ long- and short-term goals. I recognize these goals may change and that it can be hard for some to verbalize their goals, especially when feeling overwhelmed.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1326697244

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What practice does Erica Cardenas work with?

Erica Cardenas works with Rula Health - Central CA.

What are common reasons for patients to see Erica Cardenas?

Erica Cardenas frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Erica Cardenas on their profile.