Erin Haentjens, LMFT
Somatic Narrative therapist focused on self and resilience
Details
| Name | Erin Haentjens |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Erin
Erin Haentjens is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who uses Narrative and body-centered approaches to help people reconnect with their sense of self. She frames therapy around personal stories and the ways our bodies hold experience. Erin aims to help clients build trust in their own intuition and develop kinder relationships with their bodies.
Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also supports people dealing with addictions, eating and body-image concerns, anger, and parenting strain.
Background and approach
Erin draws on eight years of clinical experience in varied settings to shape practical sessions. Erin blends Narrative Therapy with attachment-focused conversations and client-centered listening. She uses movement-oriented methods and somatic awareness to help clients notice physical signals and shift unhelpful patterns.
Sessions emphasize recognizing strengths and practical coping skills. Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a somatic emphasis and a graduate certificate in Exercise and Sport Performance. Those training elements inform her work with athletes and people recovering from injury, especially when identity and body image are affected.
Erin’s approach is collaborative and paced to each person. She gives space for people to tell their stories, name what matters, and try small changes. The goal is clearer choices, steadier coping, and a firmer sense of self over time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Erin works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Erin among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Erin among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Erin among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Erin among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Erin among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Erin among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Erin among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Erin among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Erin among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Erin among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Erin directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Erin directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Somatic Ideas Work Online
Erin often combines Narrative Therapy with Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and try alternative narratives that feel more helpful. Attachment-Based work focuses on patterns in close connections and how those patterns shape feelings and choices. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening, empathy, and following the person's lead so goals come from the client.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Erin collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques so the work fits the client's pace and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging that let people fit therapy into busy days. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and somatic work that benefits from seeing movement. Phone sessions can be a simpler way to talk when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for short check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to maintain alongside school, work, or caregiving.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
Erin works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, eating and body-image issues, anger, relationship strain, parenting stress, career strain, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Her style blends Narrative Therapy with attachment-focused and client-centered methods, using movement and body awareness to connect stories and physical experience.
What kind of clinical experience is available?
She has eight years of experience in clinical and community settings, including work with youth programs, schools, group homes, and individual psychotherapy for adults.
What credentials does the therapist hold and where are they located?
Erin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and holds an MA in Counseling Psychology with somatic specialization.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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