Eric Balme, LMFT

Eric Balme is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 32 years of experience in California. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, and ADHD. He aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and thoughts without judgment.

He helps people who are struggling with addiction and its impact on daily life. He also supports those coping with caregiver stress, codependency, commitment worries, and communication problems. Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical steps that can be used between sessions.

Eric works with people facing control issues, impulsivity, guilt, and shame. He also addresses challenges tied to divorce and separation, domestic violence recovery, and fatherhood issues. First responders and those affected by natural or human-caused disasters are among the additional concerns he has supported.

His style centers on building an open space where clients can share honestly and begin to make changes. Sessions emphasize clear goals and doable strategies rather than long technical explanations. He offers guidance and encouragement while helping clients try new behaviors.

Eric accepts clients internationally and conducts work in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Evidence-based techniques and online therapy options

Eric uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on teaching skills to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing, pacing, and step-by-step problem solving to reduce overwhelm. Another approach helps people address anger and impulsivity by identifying triggers, practicing alternative responses, and building routines that support calmer choices.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try techniques and adjust the plan so it fits the client’s needs and daily life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help maintain continuity of care for people living outside the therapist’s immediate area. Ask about the exact formats offered and how scheduling works to choose the best fit.