Erin Haentjens, LMFT
Mind-body therapy for athletes and families
- Body-centered psychotherapy
- 8 years experience
- Works with families and athletes
About Erin Haentjens
Erin Haentjens is a California-based therapist who centers her work on the connection between mind, body and spirit using body-centered and movement-oriented psychotherapy. She supports clients in developing greater trust in their own intuition and cultivating a more positive relationship with their bodies, a process that often leads to deeper self-acceptance, stronger feelings of connection and increased confidence.
Erin offers a supportive space where people can move through their lives at their own pace while recognizing and building on their strengths and internal resources. Her approach emphasizes awareness and embodied experience as tools for change, helping clients translate insight into practical shifts in how they relate to themselves and others.
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California - a professional license to provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. Erin earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a somatic specialization from John F. Kennedy University and holds a Graduate Certificate in Exercise and Sport Performance from the same institution.
Erin provides psychotherapy for individuals and families facing depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, eating and food-related issues, addiction, and life transitions. Over eight years she has worked with children, adolescents and adults in clinical and community settings, including life skills programs for incarcerated and at-risk youth, school and home-based counseling, group home and foster care services, co-facilitated therapy groups for women, and individual therapy for adults.
With additional experience coaching athletes across ability levels and a background as a collegiate and semi-professional athlete, Erin brings particular interest and skill in supporting people recovering from physical injuries and rebuilding resilience and identity after athletic setbacks.
Erin offers a supportive space where people can move through their lives at their own pace while recognizing and building on their strengths and internal resources. Her approach emphasizes awareness and embodied experience as tools for change, helping clients translate insight into practical shifts in how they relate to themselves and others.
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California - a professional license to provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. Erin earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a somatic specialization from John F. Kennedy University and holds a Graduate Certificate in Exercise and Sport Performance from the same institution.
Erin provides psychotherapy for individuals and families facing depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, eating and food-related issues, addiction, and life transitions. Over eight years she has worked with children, adolescents and adults in clinical and community settings, including life skills programs for incarcerated and at-risk youth, school and home-based counseling, group home and foster care services, co-facilitated therapy groups for women, and individual therapy for adults.
With additional experience coaching athletes across ability levels and a background as a collegiate and semi-professional athlete, Erin brings particular interest and skill in supporting people recovering from physical injuries and rebuilding resilience and identity after athletic setbacks.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erin Haentjens have?
Erin Haentjens has eight years of professional experience providing psychotherapy in clinical and community settings.
Is Erin Haentjens a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: CA LMFT 115872.
In which languages does Erin Haentjens provide therapy?
Erin provides therapy in English.
Where is Erin Haentjens located?
Erin is located in California.
How can I work with Erin Haentjens as my therapist?
You can work with Erin Haentjens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erin Haentjens work with international clients?
Erin Haentjens does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erin Haentjens cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment, Client-Centered Care and DBT Online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It explores attachment styles and helps people understand and change how they connect with partners, family members and close friends, which can be useful for abandonment, attachment and relationship concerns.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance and listening. In this approach the therapist reflects and supports the client as they discover their own goals and build self-worth, which can help with low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship challenges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving coping and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for people who experience emotional dysregulation, anger or difficulty tolerating distress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Erin works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts techniques as those needs evolve.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, geographic constraints or mobility concerns. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, receive timely support and integrate therapeutic work into daily life, while allowing licensed professionals to tailor sessions and tools to each client’s situation.