Erica Kesse , LPC-MHSP

Erica Kesse guides people toward a gentler relationship with themselves through what she terms "Be Me" Time - a practice of allowing, stillness, and self-nurture that invites clients to feel rather than avoid difficult emotions. She combines encouragement with practical support, helping clients explore resources, recognize their worth, and adjust life patterns when circumstances shift.

As an Integrative Therapist and Business Coach in Escape and Execution, Erica examines the whole of a persons life - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and professional - to help integrate those parts, strengthen social supports, and build accountability for lasting change. Her work centers on Person-Centered therapy, and she weaves integrative techniques to match each clients needs. She also brings specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person- and child-centered play, and expressive arts therapy to support healing from trauma and complex life challenges.

Erica holds the LPC-MHSP credential, which denotes a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, and she practices in Tennessee with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on areas such as LGBT concerns, relationships, trauma and abuse, career coaching, and depression, while also addressing topics like autism, non-monogamous relationships, sexual assault recovery, and blended family issues.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Erica Kesse

Erica Kesse uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the clients own experiences and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is helpful for building self-understanding, strengthening relationships, and navigating life transitions.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to help clients identify and reshape unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and solution-oriented, supporting people coping with depression, anxiety, panic, and trauma-related reactions. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to explore ambivalence and strengthen a persons motivation for change, which can be useful for career shifts, relationship decisions, and behavior change work.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapy process. Erica works collaboratively with each client to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences so treatment feels like a shared plan rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility - clients may meet by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reach international clients, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.