Erica N Armstead, Therapist

Erica Whitaker, LPC, helps individuals and families in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides a safe, supportive environment where teens and adults can work through struggles with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Serving patients across South Carolina through LifeStance Health, she focuses on building trust and tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs so that they can move toward greater balance and emotional well-being. Erica works extensively with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, offering both individual and family therapy. She has particular expertise in helping clients manage ADHD, school avoidance, and women’s issues. By drawing on therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, she helps clients gain tools to regulate emotions, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and improve daily functioning. She is especially passionate about supporting members of the adoption and foster care community, guiding individuals through the complexities of identity, belonging, and adjustment. Erica also works closely with LGBTQ+ individuals and families, creating an affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. These specialties reflect her deep commitment to fostering resilience, self-acceptance, and growth in populations that often face unique challenges. Outside of her clinical work, Erica finds joy in gaming, anime, and attending concerts. She also enjoys painting and coloring as creative outlets, which bring balance and help her stay grounded.