Erika Mastrobuono, LCSW

Licensed in California · 14 years in practice

Erika Mastrobuono is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 86538 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1629359153 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

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About Erika

Erika Mastrobuono is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and depression. She speaks plainly and offers steady support when life feels overwhelming. Erika encourages small steps toward change so clients can feel more in control of day-to-day life.

She uses a warm, nonjudgmental approach to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings. Sessions focus on practical coping skills and clearer ways to understand recurring patterns.

Background and approach

Erika works with each person to set realistic goals and notice what helps between sessions. Erika draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, collaborative relationship.

When useful, she looks at past experiences through psychodynamic ideas to understand how earlier patterns show up now. Over 14 years of work in mental health inform how she supports people today. She offers a calm presence and straightforward tools rather than quick fixes.

The goal is steady progress that fits each person’s life. Erika provides sessions in English and practices from California. She frames therapy as a partnership and helps clients find what feels manageable and meaningful in the long run.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Erika names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches that work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on your experience and aims to build a respectful, empathetic connection where you can talk freely. It helps when someone needs a listening space and support to sort out feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes in behavior. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stress by teaching clear strategies to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where your feedback guides the direction of therapy.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in several formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, tracking progress, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep regular work toward your goals while juggling other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, depression, and life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, divorce and separation, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.

What is her therapy style like?

She keeps a warm, nonjudgmental tone and focuses on practical steps. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at finding tools that fit daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background informs how she structures sessions and supports goals.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in California. Her practice is listed as operating from California.

Which languages are offered and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to check in and get support.

How does payment and cost work?

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How do I begin working with her?

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