Erin Haentjens , LMFT

Erin Haentjens draws on a body-centered, movement-oriented approach to psychotherapy that attends to mind, body, and spirit. She supports clients in reconnecting with bodily awareness and intuition so they can develop greater self-acceptance, a healthier relationship with their bodies, and increased confidence. This work often leads to a stronger sense of connection and more authentic emotional expression.

She creates a supportive space where individuals and families can explore life challenges at their own pace, while identifying and strengthening internal resources and personal strengths. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, addiction, and major life transitions. Erin has provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults across clinical and community settings, including life skills programs for incarcerated and at-risk youth, school- and home-based counseling, group home and foster care services, co-facilitated women’s therapy groups, and individual therapy for adults.

Erin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California - a professional license to provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a somatic specialization, which indicates focused training in body-centered methods, and a Graduate Certificate in Exercise and Sport Performance. With over eight years of experience, she also brings specialized work with athletes and people recovering from physical injury, combining therapeutic and coaching skills to support resilience and identity rebuilding.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Erin uses attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust; this approach helps people who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues, or difficulties forming close bonds. She draws from client-centered therapy to provide an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals guide the work and personal strengths are highlighted. Erin also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT techniques to teach practical skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and coping with distress.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Erin works together with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts treatment as trust and insight develop. This collaborative stance helps tailor therapy to each person’s life circumstances and pace.

Online therapy with Erin offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life changes, and access support from home or other convenient locations, while still working with therapists who focus on effective, evidence-informed strategies.