Ericka Dorlean-Febles , LCSW

Ericka Dorlean-Febles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who focuses on helping people navigate emotional challenges and life transitions. She brings 13 years of experience to work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, addiction issues, bipolar disorder, and the strain of compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and other complex family matters.

Ericka centers care on each personâs unique story, honoring the intersections of identity, experience, and emotional wellbeing while encouraging practical steps toward resilience. She works with young adults, women, and others who are experiencing isolation, guilt, shame, or barriers to personal growth, helping them build stronger communication skills, healthier relationships, and clearer life purpose. Her approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration as clients explore self-love, forgiveness, and recovery from systemic challenges such as prejudice and discrimination.

Using evidence-informed methods, Ericka supports clients in developing coping strategies for life changes, improving self-esteem, and making meaningful progress toward personal and career goals. Her aim is to help people recognize their strengths, reduce distress, and create actionable plans for sustained wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with a Florida LCSW

Ericka integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respects each personâs perspective - it helps people who need a supportive space to explore identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and anger.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ericka works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques from these approaches to each personâs situation, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy with Ericka is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for greater flexibility around work, family, and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access timely support, and integrate therapeutic work into daily routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt methods to the online format.