- 32 years experience
- Focus on relationships
- Helps manage anger
About Eric
Eric Balme is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 32 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, and ADHD-related challenges. He focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control day to day.
He supports those coping with addiction, codependency, and communication problems. He also works with people facing caregiver strain, fatherhood issues, first responder stress, and the aftermath of divorce or separation. Eric offers help for those dealing with control issues, impulsivity, guilt, shame, and forgiveness as they rebuild routines and connections.
In sessions he aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through honestly. Conversations focus on real situations and concrete strategies people can try between meetings. He encourages small, achievable steps so change feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
Eric brings decades of experience guiding people through crisis and adjustment, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster. That background informs a steady, practical approach when pressure or trauma disrupt daily life. He emphasizes coping skills, communication techniques, and ways to reduce reactive behavior.
People who choose him can expect clear, direct conversation and goal-focused planning. He works collaboratively to set priorities and track progress. To begin, readers should follow the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.
How evidence-based techniques guide online work
Eric uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical problem solving and emotional regulation. One common approach emphasizes teaching concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breath work, grounding, and stepwise exposure to difficult situations; these tools help reduce overwhelm and increase confidence. Another core technique targets communication and relationship patterns by identifying unhelpful interaction habits and practicing new ways to speak and listen that improve closeness and reduce conflict.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try methods that fit each person’s situation. Progress is tracked together and strategies are adjusted based on what works in daily life.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also lets people focus on particular skills between meetings and bring examples from home into conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt these techniques to the online setting so therapy stays practical and goal oriented.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
32+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Eric address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and ADHD-related challenges. Additional areas include addiction, codependency, caregiver stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is open and nonjudgmental, with a focus on practical steps and clear conversation. Sessions emphasize solving real problems and testing strategies between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 32 years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, addiction, relationship challenges, and anger management.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.