Erica Keller , LMFT, LMHC

Erica Keller is a licensed therapist based in the Tampa Bay area who brings a blend of clinical training and practical experience to her work. She holds the credentials LMFT and LMHC - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and served two years as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern before obtaining full licensure.

Erica earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida, where she also completed a certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. She works with children, teens, and adults and has experience addressing anxiety, depression, transitional life stages, neurodevelopmental disorders, couples challenges, and trauma.

Her approach is eclectic with a particular emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she aims to create a supportive environment that helps clients reframe negative thinking and build coping skills. Erica emphasizes collaboration, viewing clients as experts on their own lives while offering guidance and practical tools to move toward their goals.

Erica generally maintains availability during normal business hours Monday through Friday and notes that responses may be delayed on weekends. She welcomes inquiries from those seeking focused, skills-oriented therapy in the Tampa Bay region and beyond within her practice parameters.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Erica Keller

Erica Keller integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting the client as the expert on their own experience - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem and improving communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erica works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which techniques feel most useful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Erica is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining a focus on effective, goal-oriented work.