Erika Judkins, LPC
Strengths-based therapy for life’s toughest transitions
- CBT informed skill building
- Collaborative supportive approach
- Focus on inner strengths
About Erika Judkins
Erika Judkins is a Texas-based Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She earned a Master of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce and brings a steady, practical style to therapy that helps clients feel understood while also working toward meaningful change.
Her work often focuses on concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, major life transitions, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, trauma, abuse, toxic relationship patterns, and grief or loss. Erika approaches therapy collaboratively and from a strengths-based perspective, helping clients identify what is already working, build on personal resilience, and develop new ways to respond to stress and difficult emotions.
Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients examine unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and replace them with skills that better support their goals. Erika emphasizes learning practical tools and strategies that can be used in everyday life, with the aim of helping each person move toward feeling more capable, balanced, and aligned with the version of themselves they want to be.
Her work often focuses on concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, major life transitions, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, trauma, abuse, toxic relationship patterns, and grief or loss. Erika approaches therapy collaboratively and from a strengths-based perspective, helping clients identify what is already working, build on personal resilience, and develop new ways to respond to stress and difficult emotions.
Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients examine unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and replace them with skills that better support their goals. Erika emphasizes learning practical tools and strategies that can be used in everyday life, with the aim of helping each person move toward feeling more capable, balanced, and aligned with the version of themselves they want to be.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erika Judkins have?
Erika Judkins has 16 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Erika Judkins a licensed therapist?
Yes. Erika Judkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. Her license is TX LPC 64007.
In which languages does Erika Judkins provide therapy?
Erika Judkins provides therapy in English.
Where is Erika Judkins located?
Erika Judkins is located in Texas.
How can I work with Erika Judkins as my therapist?
You can work with Erika Judkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a way that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Erika Judkins work with international clients?
No. Erika Judkins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erika Judkins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Approaches, Flexible Online Support
Erika Judkins draws from evidence-informed approaches that help clients build insight and day-to-day coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, then practicing new ways of responding that better support personal goals. It is often helpful for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress during life transitions.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can clarify what they are feeling and what they want to change. This approach can be especially useful when someone is dealing with grief, relationship strain, or feeling stuck and unsure about next steps. Mindfulness Therapy adds practical exercises to help clients ground themselves, relate differently to difficult emotions, and build steadier attention in the middle of a busy or overwhelming life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Erika works collaboratively with clients to understand what matters most, then shapes therapy around their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting over time as things become clearer.
Online therapy also makes it easier to stay consistent. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, with the added options of live chat or text-based messaging for continued support between scheduled appointments and for those who prefer writing things out.