Eric McLaughlin , LCSW

Eric McLaughlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who focuses on substance use, trauma, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, and family systems. He approaches therapy with a solution-directed mindset, collaborating with clients to define clear goals and create practical plans to reach them. His training includes certification in Family Interventions for addictions and mental health issues as well as credentialing as a certified Trauma Therapist, which inform his work with individuals and families navigating addiction and its effects.

Eric extensively uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Problem Solving Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop concrete skills for managing stress, cravings, and traumatic responses. He also brings experience addressing attachment and relationship dynamics, codependency, communication difficulties, and questions of sexuality and life purpose. His practice attends to symptoms such as post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, and struggles with self-love while maintaining an emphasis on measurable progress.

Clients can expect a pragmatic, collaborative style in which the therapist partners with them to prioritize concerns, track progress, and adjust strategies as needed. As an LCSW - a license indicating advanced clinical training in social work - Eric blends evidence-based techniques with an understanding of family systems to support recovery and healthier relational patterns.