George Erickson, LCSW

George Erickson is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience in Missouri. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and mood concerns. He approaches the first step into therapy as something that takes courage and acknowledges each person's strengths.

He believes clients are the experts on their own lives. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations also look at patterns that keep problems alive and ways to change them. George aims to keep language plain and goals clear so progress feels tangible.

Over two decades of work he has supported people through relationship strain, parenting challenges, and career setbacks. He also assists those managing bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. His practice addresses issues such as abandonment, family of origin problems, and recovery from domestic violence or substance use in straightforward terms.

When grief or loss is present, he helps people find manageable ways to carry on and to honor what they’ve lost. For trauma and abuse concerns, sessions move at a pace each person can handle while building practical coping skills. George also works with questions about intimacy, self-esteem, and life transitions.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to individual needs. People who prefer direct, collaborative conversations about problem-solving often find his style helpful. To begin, readers are invited to take the first step and complete the standard intake process.

How evidence-based approaches guide online therapy

George uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One commonly used approach emphasizes teaching coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage anxiety and stress. It helps people break problems into steps they can practice between sessions. Another approach centers on processing loss and trauma at a pace the person can tolerate while building emotional regulation skills to reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that match those aims. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or as needs shift.

Session-format details are not specified in this profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it makes regular meetings easier to fit into busy days, shortens commute time, and lets them use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for virtual meetings so progress continues between appointments.