Eric Mason , LISW, LIMHP

Eric Mason is a licensed clinician practicing in Nevada, Nebraska, and Iowa who brings more than a decade of clinical experience to work with individuals across the lifespan. He holds LISW and LIMHP credentials, indicating licensure in social work and mental health practice, and focuses on helping people navigate addiction, trauma, mood concerns, relationship struggles, and a wide range of life stresses.

He completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in addiction studies at Nevada State College in 2011 and earned a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of New England in 2015. Over his career he has provided care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, sexual abuse, LGBTQ concerns, grief, parenting and family difficulties, and substance use. He has also worked with people affected by incarceration and with individuals who have been perpetrators of physical abuse.

Eric’s counseling style is inviting, warm, and interactive. He emphasizes meeting clients where they are with respect, compassion, and empathy. His clinical work blends motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, psychodynamic insights, and humanistic principles to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Eric Mason often draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing to guide remote work with clients. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and supports people in exploring their feelings and values; it is helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and improving relationships. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addictions and behavioral concerns.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Eric collaborates with each person to determine which approaches best align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor care to what each client needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across life changes. Licensed professionals and therapists can work effectively through these formats to provide consistent support and practical skills that translate into daily life.