Erica Otto M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Accepting Clients

Therapist and certified life coach to adults couples and families.

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in Saint Augustine, FL

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My clients consist of couples who want to improve the satisfaction and intimacy in their marriage, as well as individuals who are seeking to reduce anxiety and stress. I have experience working with clients struggling with grief, life transitions and depression. My clients are highly motivated to change and want to work as a team to meet their goals.

My Background and Approach

My work with couples is focused on providing psychoeducation skills for improving communication, assessing conflict management to improve emotional intimacy, and to help align the couple as partners and as a team rather than opponents. I provide intimacy skills to increase the appreciation and acknowledgment you desire from your partner which in turn, allows you to feel loved and respected. In terms of anxiety, stress management, life transitions work and similar issues, I focus on identifying the barriers that are keeping you from your goal. I introduce the concepts of cognitive behavior therapy to shift the patterns of thinking that keep you down. I also utilize solutions focused therapy to ensure that your time is well spent. I also find that client centered therapy can be extensively healing for those who need to feel heard and listened to in a way that haven’t experienced before. The total acceptance of the client is therapeutic in itself.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

It is my strong belief that the only requirement for change and growth in a person is willingness. I have yet to meet a client that met this criteria that didn’t meet the goals they set out to accomplish. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients feel supported, listened to and understood. I truly care about my clients journey, and feel lucky to be a part of it.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Brainspotting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Couples Counseling

Other Techniques

  • Coaching
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Family Conflict Marriage Counseling

Other Issues

  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Attachment
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, State of Florida · #IMH17231
Years in practice
8 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

1301 plantation island drive south
Suite 201A
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
8634147711
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 29.8635042°, -81.2970859°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $140/session

Info

Email Erica
1301 plantation island drive south
Suite 201A
Saint Augustine, FL 32080

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