- Depression support
- Addiction help
- Men's issues
About Eric
Eric Lyden is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 34 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma, or depression. He emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental presence and aims to create space for honest conversation. Eric speaks English and works with clients across state lines when appropriate.
Over decades in practice he has supported people through drug and alcohol addiction and codependency concerns. He also helps men facing midlife concerns and sexual difficulties. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building clearer communication, and learning practical coping skills that fit daily life.
Eric’s approach centers on building trust first. He encourages clients to name small, manageable goals and to take steady steps toward them. He offers direct guidance when needed and balances that with listening and reflection.
Clients who come to him for panic or social anxiety work on understanding triggers and practicing responses that reduce intensity. For depression, he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and re-engage with activities that matter to them.
Starting therapy with Eric involves a straightforward process: a brief intake, identifying priorities, and agreeing on how often to meet. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort and adjusts pace to each person’s comfort. The goal is clearer thinking, better coping, and more satisfying daily routines.
Over decades in practice he has supported people through drug and alcohol addiction and codependency concerns. He also helps men facing midlife concerns and sexual difficulties. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building clearer communication, and learning practical coping skills that fit daily life.
Eric’s approach centers on building trust first. He encourages clients to name small, manageable goals and to take steady steps toward them. He offers direct guidance when needed and balances that with listening and reflection.
Clients who come to him for panic or social anxiety work on understanding triggers and practicing responses that reduce intensity. For depression, he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and re-engage with activities that matter to them.
Starting therapy with Eric involves a straightforward process: a brief intake, identifying priorities, and agreeing on how often to meet. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort and adjusts pace to each person’s comfort. The goal is clearer thinking, better coping, and more satisfying daily routines.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.