About Eric
Eric Patterson is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 13 years of clinical experience in Colorado. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through trauma and abuse, and improve relationship and parenting challenges. He focuses on building self-esteem and addressing issues like guilt, shame, and communication breakdowns.
He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about how past and present events shape their patterns.
How Eric works
He does not try to fix problems for people; instead he supports them in gaining the insight and skills to make changes themselves. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new ways of relating, and learning tools to manage strong emotions. Eric draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients gain clarity and develop practical skills.
He emphasizes respect for each person’s values and moves at a pace that feels right for them. The work can include processing difficult memories, improving communication habits, and building greater self-compassion. People who reach out are often looking for straightforward, steady support rather than quick fixes.
Eric focuses on helping clients set realistic goals and try small, manageable changes between sessions. He aims to empower people to make decisions that align with their priorities. If you want a therapist who listens without judgment and helps you build usable skills, the Start Therapy process will connect you to his practice.
After a short matching questionnaire you can schedule sessions according to his availability.
What Eric works with
The areas below are the ones Eric selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Colorado |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Eric uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build clarity and skills. One common approach focuses on understanding how past experiences shape present patterns and then practicing new behaviors to change those patterns. This method is useful for anxiety, guilt, shame, and low self-esteem because it links thoughts and habits to real-life choices.Another practical approach centers on emotion regulation and behavioral tools. It teaches concrete ways to manage strong feelings, reduce stress, and respond differently in difficult moments. That work can help when facing relationship conflicts, parenting strains, or trauma-related reactions.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will listen to your goals, discuss different options, and try methods that match your needs and preferences. Together you can check what helps and adjust the plan as you go.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can be scheduled around work breaks or sessions can avoid the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep momentum between sessions and practice new skills in everyday settings.
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