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Entry 161897Texas / United States

Timothy Erhardt

Timothy Erhardt, LCSW

Texas 20 years in practice

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LCSW - Addiction and trauma work

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  • ACT
  • CBT
  • EMDR

About Timothy

LCSW in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience, Timothy Erhardt helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and related concerns. He frames clients as the experts on their own stories and uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to address life problems and painful experiences. Sessions focus on practical skills and steps people can use between meetings.

Timothy centers work around Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. He applies these approaches to issues such as substance and process addictions, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and adjustment to major life changes. He also supports people dealing with fatherhood concerns, first responder stress, veteran-related issues, and aging or geriatric topics.

Sessions commonly include skill teaching, values-based goal setting, and processing of traumatic memories when appropriate. He uses behavioral exercises, thought-focused techniques, and emotion regulation strategies drawn from CBT and DBT. Motivational Interviewing is used to build commitment for change in addiction work.

Timothy values straightforward collaboration. He works with each person to set clear goals and check progress over time. That makes the work practical and measurable rather than abstract.

He practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. The subscription-based session model he uses can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.

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How his approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that reflect those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It is often used for stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills such as cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves structured processing of disturbing memories to reduce their emotional impact. It is often used for trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That can mean mixing skill-based CBT work with ACT exercises or using EMDR when trauma processing is needed.

The precise session formats available should be confirmed before booking. The online setting can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into work or family routines. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and options that avoid video when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Licensed professionals will discuss which format fits a person’s day-to-day life during the intake.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic approaches does he use?

He works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing depending on the concern.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience providing clinical services in a range of settings.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin scheduling a session?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Timothy Erhardt

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