Ericka Surowaniec , LPC

Ericka Surowaniec is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin with six years of professional experience. She works full time at a MOUD facility as a mental health and substance use therapist, supporting people through challenges related to substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.

She has worked with individuals, couples, and groups, offering care both in person and via telehealth. Her clinical work includes helping clients manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and the process of coping with addictions, drawing on practical strategies and compassionate support.

Ericka emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She encourages clients to take the courageous first step toward help and affirms those who begin the therapeutic process. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that indicates formal training and state licensure to provide counseling services.

Approaches in Online Therapy and What to Expect

Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual as the expert on their own experience, with the therapist offering empathy, active listening, and support to help clients explore feelings and choices. This approach can be useful for people managing stress, anxiety, and life transitions who benefit from a respectful, non-directive space to build coping skills.

Existential Therapy invites clients to consider meaning, values, and life direction, helping them address feelings of emptiness, isolation, or questions about purpose. It encourages thoughtful reflection and supports people facing complex emotional challenges to clarify what matters most to them.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Ericka will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy can make it easier to access care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering greater flexibility for scheduling and for receiving support from home or another convenient location. Ericka has experience delivering services via telehealth and can work with clients to choose the format that best supports their progress.