Erika Mastrobuono, LCSW

Erika Mastrobuono is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and depression. She also supports those facing life changes, caregiver stress, divorce or separation, questions about life purpose, self-love, and women's issues. Erika focuses on creating a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about what’s on their mind.

Erika spends sessions listening closely and responding in ways that fit each person. She centers the conversation on the client’s goals and daily needs rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Expect practical steps you can try between sessions and regular check-ins on how those steps are going.

Her background includes 14 years of professional experience in social work practice, working with a range of concerns related to mood, relationships, and life transitions. The LCSW credential means she is a licensed clinical social worker in California. That experience informs a calm, steady approach when worries feel overwhelming.

Erika draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy to shape the work. She explains ideas in plain language and helps people test small changes to build confidence. The goal is clearer thinking and more workable daily habits.

If you are caring for someone else and feeling worn down, Erika includes caregiver issues as a focus area and can help you explore ways to cope. To begin, it’s best to confirm current session options before booking so you know what format will work for you.

How Erika’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person needs in the moment. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps people feel understood while they work on change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or lift mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erika will collaborate with each client to decide which methods to try based on needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift over time as the work proceeds.

Because session formats are not listed in the original biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make scheduling simpler around caregiving duties or work commitments. Talk with the therapist about practical needs like session length, timing, and whether video or phone works better for you.