Erika Brinda, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Erika Brinda

Focus areas

Anger Management

Depression

Psychological Trauma

Anxiety

Divorce Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Existential

Culturally Sensitive

Exposure Response Prevention

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Erika Brinda

Hello! My name is Erika Brinda. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of experience. I love being a therapist and truly appreciate the work that I do. I enjoy working with a diverse population and practice therapy with cultural humility. I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California, which has provided me with a strong foundation to support my clients effectively. My approach I use a variety of theoretical approaches and prefer to meet the needs and preferences of my clients. I have found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing produce great results in a short time. My focus I work with the entire lifespan but prefer adults. I have experience treating depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, sleep issues, adjustment disorders, divorce and family stressors, and mood disorders. My communication style I strive to ensure each client leaves feeling heard, understood, and respected. I ask for direct feedback about their therapy experience and use it to adjust future sessions. I want clients to feel confident we are aligned in addressing their concerns. My journey to therapy I am a former credentialed teacher. While working with an underserved student population, I wanted to work individually with students to better understand and help them overcome obstacles and succeed. Though I enjoyed teaching, I discovered my true passion was counseling, mentoring, and helping individuals get "unstuck." My goals for you I believe goal setting should be collaborative. I explain that goals provide a "road map" for therapy. I ask questions to help establish the client’s meaning or purpose for therapy. I work with clients to ensure goals are specific, clear, and address how their life will change once goals are reached.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1447587654

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What practice does Erika Brinda work with?

Erika Brinda works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Erika Brinda?

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