South Bay of Los Angeles
A calm, supportive place to begin.
Thoughtful therapy for children, teens, adults, and parents in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and the surrounding South Bay. In-person and virtual sessions available.
Welcome
“Sometimes a small shift in perspective — or simply feeling truly heard — can change everything.”
Erika Barker Therapy is a private practice offering individualized, compassionate care for children, teens, adults, and parents navigating anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, and more. Based in the South Bay of Los Angeles, Erika works collaboratively with each person to understand what they are carrying and what they need to move forward.
Who Erika Works With
Support for every stage of life.
Therapy that meets you where you are — whether you are a child finding words for big feelings, a teen navigating a changing world, an adult carrying too much, or a parent giving everything you have.
Children
Building emotional language, managing worry, and finding confidence.
Teens
Navigating identity, social pressures, anxiety, and the pressures of growing up.
Adults
Processing life's weight with clarity, compassion, and practical support.
Parents
Strengthening the parent-child relationship and supporting your own wellbeing.
Areas of Focus
Specialized support for what you are facing.
Erika has particular experience working with anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, and ADHD across ages and stages of life.
Anxiety
Whether it shows up as chronic worry, panic, social anxiety, or a general sense of unease — therapy can help you understand what your anxiety is trying to tell you and find more ease in daily life.
Depression
When everything feels harder than it should, or when the weight of sadness makes it difficult to show up for yourself and others, support can make a meaningful difference.
Postpartum
The perinatal and postpartum period can bring unexpected emotional challenges. You deserve thoughtful, non-judgmental care during this season of life.
ADHD
Understanding how your mind works — and building strategies that actually fit your life — can open up new possibilities for focus, relationships, and self-understanding.
The Approach
Therapy that is collaborative, attuned, and personalized.
No two people are the same, and no two courses of therapy should be either. Erika draws from a range of evidence-based approaches — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and attachment-based work — and adapts her style to fit each person’s needs, temperament, and goals.
Sessions feel like a genuine conversation: curious, honest, and free from judgment. The goal is not just symptom relief, but a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that have been getting in the way.
What if I’ve never been to therapy before?
That is completely okay. Many people come in not knowing exactly what they need or want — that uncertainty is a fine place to start.
How will I know if it’s working?
Progress in therapy often shows up quietly: you notice yourself responding differently, feeling a little lighter, or simply understanding yourself better.
Do I need to be in crisis to reach out?
Not at all. People come to therapy at every stage — from navigating day-to-day stress to working through something more serious.
About Erika
Erika Barker, AMFT
Erika is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in the South Bay of Los Angeles. She works with children, teens, adults, and parents, with a particular focus on anxiety, depression, postpartum experiences, and ADHD.
Her approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative — rooted in the belief that every person has the capacity for growth when given the right support.
Serving the South Bay
Therapy in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance.
Erika Barker Therapy serves individuals and families throughout the South Bay of Los Angeles, including Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and neighboring communities. In-person sessions offer a warm, private space for focused therapeutic work. For those who prefer flexibility, virtual sessions are also available.
Whether you are searching for a therapist for your child, a teen who is struggling, support for yourself, or a space to work through the particular challenges of parenthood — Erika offers thoughtful, personalized care close to home.
Free Consultation
Ready to take the first step?
Reaching out is often the hardest part. A free consultation is a simple, no-pressure way to see if working together feels like a good fit.
In-person and virtual sessions available · Insurance & private pay accepted