Erin Hamer, LCSW

How Erin’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Erin commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people see and change interaction patterns that cause pain in close relationships. EFT focuses on emotions and connection, making it useful for intimacy issues and relationship stress. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the session on the person’s pace and priorities, offering empathy and support while the client leads the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when practical steps are helpful, such as identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Erin treats the process as collaborative and will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together the therapist and client try methods and adjust as needed, balancing short-term solutions with deeper emotional work when appropriate.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and more conversational work. Phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or when being off camera is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to match the format to what helps most for each person.