Erika Rana, LMFT
LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Attachment-informed care
- Family and couples focus
About Erika Rana
Erika Rana is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with eight years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, children, and families from diverse backgrounds. Her LMFT credential signifies specialized training in relational and family systems work, and she combines that foundation with practical therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of concerns.
Erika has worked with people involved in the foster care system, the criminal justice system, and those receiving treatment for substance use, as well as survivors of domestic violence and other forms of abuse. She brings experience working with LGBT clients, African American and Caribbean communities, and other people of color, and has provided care to members of the kink community. Her practice also addresses issues such as relationship and family challenges, career concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting, body image and eating issues, codependency, and caregiver stress.
In private practice she has supported people through spiritual-related crises following challenging psychedelic experiences, integrating somatic and contemplative tools when appropriate. She is a certified yoga teacher and Reiki master and may incorporate those modalities alongside psychotherapy when they align with a client’s goals and preferences. Born and raised in Mexico City, Erika offers therapy in both English and Spanish and has a particular affinity for serving Latino and Spanish-speaking communities. Outside of her work she is a mother and part of a bicultural family, and she values creative self-expression through art and body art.
Erika has worked with people involved in the foster care system, the criminal justice system, and those receiving treatment for substance use, as well as survivors of domestic violence and other forms of abuse. She brings experience working with LGBT clients, African American and Caribbean communities, and other people of color, and has provided care to members of the kink community. Her practice also addresses issues such as relationship and family challenges, career concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting, body image and eating issues, codependency, and caregiver stress.
In private practice she has supported people through spiritual-related crises following challenging psychedelic experiences, integrating somatic and contemplative tools when appropriate. She is a certified yoga teacher and Reiki master and may incorporate those modalities alongside psychotherapy when they align with a client’s goals and preferences. Born and raised in Mexico City, Erika offers therapy in both English and Spanish and has a particular affinity for serving Latino and Spanish-speaking communities. Outside of her work she is a mother and part of a bicultural family, and she values creative self-expression through art and body art.
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 clinical experience working with individuals, couples, children, and families.
Is Erika Rana a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is listed as CA LMFT 137717.
In which languages does Erika Rana provide therapy?
Erika provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Erika Rana located?
Erika is licensed and based in California.
How can I work with Erika Rana as my therapist?
You can work with Erika through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erika Rana work with international clients?
No. Erika 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 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Relational Care
Erika integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment-informed methods to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment where the client’s own goals and strengths lead the process - it is especially helpful for building self-understanding, self-esteem, and trust in the therapeutic relationship.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and support concrete change in daily routines. Attachment-Based approaches explore relational patterns and early attachment experiences to improve connection, communication, and intimacy in adult relationships and family systems.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Erika works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, values, and goals, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, schedule sessions that fit a busy week, and access licensed professionals from familiar surroundings, while still receiving focused, evidence-informed therapeutic support.