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Ericka Lara

LCSW · California · Online sessions

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About Ericka Lara

I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Ericka Lara is serving from:

California

Years in practice

21 years

NPI number

  • 1467275586

License Details

CA LCSW 89322

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