Erica Spragans, LPC

Erica Spragans is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people working on self-esteem, depression, and building confidence. Her tone is encouraging and she acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage.

Erica focuses on creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions aim to make space for honest conversation and practical steps forward. She works with clients to identify manageable goals and clearer ways to handle daily stressors.

Over eight years of professional practice inform her work, and she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Erica listens for patterns that contribute to mood and relationship difficulties and helps people try different approaches to change those patterns.

She assists with communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, mood disorders, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and workplace concerns. Treatment plans are shaped around what each person wants to address and what feels achievable in real life.

Erica encourages people to take small steps, whether that means changing a daily routine, practicing new communication habits, or learning ways to reduce anxiety. She emphasizes collaboration and practical supports so clients can move toward clearer choices and steadier days.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Erica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach she uses focuses on skills for managing anxiety and stress, teaching tools like breathing strategies, pacing daily routines, and small behavior changes to reduce overwhelming moments. Another helpful type of work targets relationship and communication patterns, where she helps people notice interaction habits and try different ways to express needs and set boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Erica collaborates with each person to decide what methods match their goals and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans based on what is working or what needs more focus.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find remote sessions fit better around work, childcare, or travel, and can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer shorter check-ins by phone when time or bandwidth is limited. Talk with Erica during the initial steps to choose session arrangements that best fit daily life and therapeutic goals.