Erika Prigo, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Erika!

I believe that all people deserve the best quality of life possible. They should be allowed to complete their tasks every day with full ease and satisfaction. It is quite easy to take all of these tasks for granted, not taking into consideration existential problems that present themselves regardless of age.

My focus

I work with adults, addressing concerns such as depression/mood disorders, life adjustment issues, trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and stress. My scope of competence includes dealing with cultural adjustment issues that are faced by immigrants.

My approach

I use a combination of treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and EMDR to find the best fit for you.

My communication style

Empathetic, warm, client-centered, and accepting. There might be times when therapy will seem uncomfortable. I would like to support my clients throughout these challenging times when vulnerability takes over.

My journey to mental healthcare

My primary reason for becoming a therapist was facing and eventually overcoming my own personal struggles that impacted my life more than I admitted at the time. I realized that in order to live a more content and emotionally peaceful life, I needed to face and confront these struggles.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is collaborative, where the client is a master of their life, and with my input and guidance, we can create a safe place to improve emotional well-being.

Our first session

During the first 1-2 sessions, I would like to get to know the client, their presenting problem, symptoms, and desired outcome from therapy. I would like to jointly work on their goals and ways to achieve them.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Trauma Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English, Czech

Education

Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) in Counseling from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Erika Prigo