Erika Rana, LMFT
LMFT focusing on relationships and trauma
- Bilingual English Spanish
- 8 years experience
- Attachment-based care
About Erika Rana
Erika Rana is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than eight years of experience working with people from varied backgrounds and life situations. Licensed in California, she has supported individuals, children, couples and families across settings that include the foster care system, criminal justice involvement, substance use treatment, and circumstances involving domestic violence and other forms of abuse.
Her practice includes work with LGBT clients, African American and Caribbean communities, people of color more broadly, and members of the kink community. In private practice she has assisted clients through spiritual emergencies following challenging psychedelic experiences and integrates her training as a certified yoga teacher and Reiki master when it complements the therapeutic plan. Erika tailors a mix of approaches to each person, centering a client-centered, humanistic and existential stance while drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness and spiritual principles.
Erika is passionate about accompanying people through healing and growth and focuses on offering practical tools alongside empathic support. Born and raised in Mexico City, she especially values serving Latino and other Spanish-speaking clients in the language they consider primary. Outside of her clinical work she is a mother and appreciates art and self-expression through body art, fashion and jewelry.
Her practice includes work with LGBT clients, African American and Caribbean communities, people of color more broadly, and members of the kink community. In private practice she has assisted clients through spiritual emergencies following challenging psychedelic experiences and integrates her training as a certified yoga teacher and Reiki master when it complements the therapeutic plan. Erika tailors a mix of approaches to each person, centering a client-centered, humanistic and existential stance while drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness and spiritual principles.
Erika is passionate about accompanying people through healing and growth and focuses on offering practical tools alongside empathic support. Born and raised in Mexico City, she especially values serving Latino and other Spanish-speaking clients in the language they consider primary. Outside of her clinical work she is a mother and appreciates art and self-expression through body art, fashion and jewelry.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erika Rana have?
Erika Rana has eight years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Erika Rana a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California - CA LMFT 137717.
In which languages does Erika Rana provide therapy?
Erika Rana provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Erika Rana located?
Erika Rana is located in California.
How can I work with Erika Rana as my therapist?
Clients can work with Erika Rana through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erika Rana work with international clients?
Erika Rana does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erika Rana cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Erika Rana
Erika integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating - it can help with abandonment, attachment issues and relationship difficulties by exploring emotional bonds and building more secure ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic understanding and unconditional regard, creating a space for people to clarify values, build self-esteem and find their own solutions to life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression and stress, offering concrete strategies to change patterns and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Erika collaborates with each person to identify which techniques and focus areas match their goals, preferences and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Erika is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, continue work through life transitions, and try different formats for skill practice and check-ins while working toward personal goals.