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Erin Alig-Dimalanta
Experience
12 years
Based in
California
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · California

Erin Alig-Dimalanta

LMFT

Practical care for trauma and relationship wounds

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License and NPI on record

LMFT
California · 105131
NPI
1487052601

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  • Trauma recovery
  • Attachment focus
  • Self-esteem work

About Erin

Erin Alig-Dimalanta is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people navigate painful life changes and recovery after trauma. She brings 12 years of clinical experience and focuses on clear, compassionate support for individuals facing grief, anger, low self-esteem, and issues around relationships and attachment.

Erin listens for what matters most to each person and works step by step. Sessions focus on practical skills, emotional processing, and understanding patterns that keep people stuck. She combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with attention to spiritual meaning and personal values.

Her approach emphasizes respect, presence, and steady guidance. Erin helps people notice how early attachments and control dynamics affect current relationships. She also offers support for concerns such as abandonment, post-traumatic stress, workplace strain, and questions about life purpose.

Clients looking for help with separation or divorce, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, or the impacts of narcissistic behavior will find focused attention on boundaries, healing, and rebuilding confidence. Erin pays attention to guilt, shame, and isolation and works to restore agency and self-love.

Erin practices in California and works with adults across a range of life stages. She uses plain language in sessions and aims to make therapy understandable and doable. To begin, people use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteem

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work

Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on healing from trauma and improving relationships. One common approach she applies helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their intensity through structured, step-by-step work that builds coping skills and emotional regulation. Another key method centers on attachment and relationship patterns, helping clients recognize repeating dynamics and practice new ways of relating that support healthier boundaries and connection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Erin will talk with each person about their goals, history, and what feels most helpful, then tailor methods to fit those needs. She encourages regular check-ins so the plan can change if something isn’t working.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time so people can keep consistent appointments. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking to know what is available. Online work can make it easier to schedule around work, childcare, or medical appointments and to continue momentum during life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Erin help with?

Erin supports people dealing with family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, narcissism, and mood disorders.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends evidence-based techniques with attention to spiritual meaning and personal values. Sessions are practical and focused on skills, emotional processing, and changing unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, trauma recovery, and personal growth.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she practices with clients in California.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with Erin?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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