George Erickson, LCSW

George Erickson is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of practice in Missouri. He focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and related struggles. He emphasizes that each person knows their story best and builds from existing strengths. He takes a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. He listens and helps people name what’s happening, weigh options, and try new ways of responding. Sessions aim to be practical and geared to real life. People often work on coping skills, problem solving, and handling difficult emotions. George supports work on relationships and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, and challenges tied to career or life transitions. He also helps people facing bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Aging and geriatric issues are part of his additional focus areas as well. His background includes long-term clinical work with people affected by loss, trauma, and substance use. He approaches care with patience and respect for each person’s pace. He encourages clients to use their strengths while learning tools to reduce distress. To begin, he asks people to take the first step and sign up for therapy. From there he works collaboratively to set goals and try approaches that fit daily life. He welcomes people who want a practical, steady partner while they work through change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

George uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people learn new coping skills for anxiety, stress, and mood swings by practicing simple strategies to manage symptoms and daily triggers. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and loss at a pace that feels manageable, using guided conversations to reduce distress and improve functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what fits the client’s needs.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, can help people use online sessions to practice skills, process hard experiences, and stay consistent with treatment while balancing everyday responsibilities.