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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Blended family issues
About Eric
LCSW Eric Fernelius is a licensed clinical social worker in Idaho with 26 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Eric uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works with people who want practical help for their current problems.
Eric frames clients as the experts in their own stories. He listens for strengths and then helps people apply those strengths to overcome challenges. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to real-life problems like communication breakdowns and the effects of past trauma.
He has worked across many settings during his career, gaining long experience with issues such as blended family problems, divorce and separation, and men's concerns. He also addresses process addictions including problematic pornography, exercise, and gambling behaviors. Eric pays attention to how guilt, shame, and forgiveness shape choices and relationships.
People come to him for help rebuilding self-esteem, improving coping skills, and managing post-traumatic stress symptoms after sexual assault or other abuse. He aims to break large problems into manageable steps and to help clients practice new skills between sessions.
Eric offers sessions in English and is not currently working with international clients. His practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Eric practices evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at clear, skill-focused work. One approach involves helping clients identify current patterns that maintain anxiety or stress and then teaching concrete coping skills to change those patterns. Another approach focuses on processing trauma by helping people name what happened, manage strong reactions, and build safer ways of relating to memories and relationships.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods that fit the problem, and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. That means approaches can be blended or changed based on what actually helps the client reach their goals.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction while others use audio-only for lower bandwidth or a faster check-in. Discuss format options during the matching process to pick what fits daily life best.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like process addiction and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical, goal-oriented sessions that build on a client's existing strengths.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional work experience in social work and related clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed to practice in Idaho.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.