Erica Rosenthal , LMHC

Erica Rosenthal is a Washington-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples. She is dual-licensed in Washington State for mental health and substance use disorders and brings a practical, strengths-focused approach to care.

Erica helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, PTSD, and issues related to self-esteem and motivation. She also has experience with women’s health concerns and health at every size (HAES) principles, and she supports clients facing family, parenting, and intimacy-related difficulties.

Her clinical training includes foundational work in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused techniques, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) as appropriate. Erica favors a collaborative, give-and-take style that emphasizes client strengths, practical skills, and empowerment to create meaningful change.

Erica acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and she aims to support and empower clients through that process. Please note that she currently sees clients only during morning and mid-afternoon hours and does not work evenings or weekends.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Erica draws on several evidence-based methods to support clients in an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship struggles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and take committed action toward a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts or feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erica works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists adapt techniques to fit each client, and Erica tailors her plan to the individual’s situation.

Online therapy with Erica offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into morning and mid-afternoon schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care, while allowing clients to access support from the setting that works best for them.