Eric Price, Ph.D., LPCC

I bring my authentic self into the therapy space with warmth, honesty, curiosity, and a little bit of humor. My work with clients is grounded in a Feminist and intersectional lens, recognizing how our identities, relationships, communities, and systems we live can shape our experiences and healing process. I am intentional about creating a space where all clients, especially those with queer and neurodivergent identities, do not have hide any parts of themselves in order to feel understood.

In addition to my work with clients, I am an Associate Professor of Counseling at California State University Fullerton where I teach trauma-informed graduate level classes in Counseling. Currently, I live in Long Beach with my partner Mike and dog Kodie. For fun, I enjoy travel, spending time outdoors, and performing improv in the Long Beach community!

Types of clients treated:

- Young Adults (18-25)

- Adults (26-64)

- Older Adults (65+)

- LGBTQ+

- Trans & Gender Expansive

- Non-Monogamous

- Neurodivergent

- BIPOC

- Immigrants & First-Generation

- Women

- Men

- College Students

- Expats & Nomads

- Geek & Gaming Community

Types of therapies or interventions used:

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

- EMDR

- Internal Family Systems / Parts Work

- Person-Centered

- Humanistic & Existential

- Gestalt

- Motivational Interviewing

- Mindfulness-Based

- Somatic & Body-Based

- Sand Tray Therapy

- Trauma-Informed Care

- Feminist & Anti-Racist

- LGBTQ+ & Gender-Affirming

- Culturally Responsive & Decolonized Healing

- Positive Psychology

- Psychoeducation

Types of mental health issues treated:

- Anxiety

- Depression

- Trauma & PTSD

- Complex Trauma

- Childhood Trauma

- Sexual Assault & Sexual Trauma

- Dissociation

- Self-Harm & Suicidal Ideation

- ADHD & Executive Function

- Grief & Loss

- Life Transitions

- Adjustment Disorders

- Self-Esteem & Shame

- Perfectionism

- Anger Management

- Burnout & Stress

- Relationship & Attachment Issues

- Family Conflict

- Codependency & Boundaries

- Sexuality & Gender Identity

- Identity & Belonging

- Cultural & Systemic Stress

- Men's Issues

- Career & Life Purpose

Licenses/Certifications

- LPCC #20438

- EMDR Certified

- IFS Level One Trained

Education

- B.S. Interpersonal and Public Communication, Central Michigan University

- M.S. Higher Education Administration, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

- M.A. Counselor Education, University of Central Florida

- Ph.D. Counseling, University of North Texas

Availability

- Long Beach, CA

- Telehealth

Languages: English

Years of experience: 14

Why I became a Therapist:

Growing up gay with undiagnosed ADHD in a small town in the Midwest, I know what its like moving through the world feeling different and not having the language to understand why. My whole life I have been drawn to helping people which initially led me to a career in higher education where I found myself wanting to do more to help my students. This curiosity eventually led me to a second career in counseling. I often describe finding this career as a "homecoming" because I feel in love with exploring different healing approaches that can help people reconnect to themselves in deeper ways.

My Therapeutic Approach

My approach to therapy is relational, Feminist, trauma-informed, experiential, and deeply collaborative. I integrate approaches that includes EMDR, Integrative Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Therapy to help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and nervous system are linked together.

I work to help you develop a greater connection with yourself, heal past wounds, and create more freedom to live in ways that feel authentic and meaningful.