Erica Mau, LPC
Erica Mau, LPC - Guiding change and recovery
- Trauma and addictions
- Flexible online sessions
- 16 years experience
About Erica Mau
Erica Mau is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon with 16 years of experience supporting people through significant life challenges and transitions. She works with adults across a wide range of concerns, offering practical guidance and emotional support to help clients move toward greater joy, energy, and a healthier mindset.
Erica specializes in areas such as addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family dynamics, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders including depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, grief, and challenges related to self-esteem. She also focuses on ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, compassion fatigue, and a variety of attachment and adoption-related concerns. Her background includes work in private practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatry.
Her therapeutic presence is honest, respectful, and non-judgmental, designed to empower clients to set and reach both short- and long-term goals. Erica uses a direct, interactive counseling style that involves examining the beliefs and habits that have been holding a person back and building skills to create meaningful change.
Erica brings an integrated approach tailored to each person, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered methods, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Her mission is to help clients find more peace, connection, and purpose as they work toward a more fulfilling life.
Erica specializes in areas such as addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family dynamics, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders including depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, grief, and challenges related to self-esteem. She also focuses on ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, compassion fatigue, and a variety of attachment and adoption-related concerns. Her background includes work in private practice, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatry.
Her therapeutic presence is honest, respectful, and non-judgmental, designed to empower clients to set and reach both short- and long-term goals. Erica uses a direct, interactive counseling style that involves examining the beliefs and habits that have been holding a person back and building skills to create meaningful change.
Erica brings an integrated approach tailored to each person, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered methods, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Her mission is to help clients find more peace, connection, and purpose as they work toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erica Mau have?
Erica Mau has 16 years of experience.
Is Erica Mau a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are OR LPC C4378.
In which languages does Erica Mau provide therapy?
Erica Mau provides therapy in English.
Where is Erica Mau located?
Erica Mau is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Erica Mau as my therapist?
Clients can work with Erica Mau through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erica Mau work with international clients?
Yes, Erica Mau works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erica Mau cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Clinical Approaches and Remote Support with Erica Mau
Erica integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients address the issues that brought them to therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping a person notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) explores the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift patterns that contribute to distress; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of self-harm or impulsivity.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erica works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Treatment plans are adjusted over time so the approach evolves with the client’s needs.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls and phone sessions provide face-to-face connection, while live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins and ongoing support between appointments. These options help make therapy more accessible for people balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities while still receiving consistent assistance from a licensed professional.