Erica N Armstead-Whitaker, LPC,
About Erica N Armstead-Whitaker (She/Her)
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.
Erica works extensively with children, teens and adults, offering both individual and family therapy. She has particular expertise in helping clients manage ADHD, depression, anxiety, 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 loves working with creative minds, deep thinkers, and anyone who has ever felt a little different, offering a welcoming space where curiosity, individuality and personal growth are celebrated.
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.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 11-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- Parenthood
- Ability status
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Panic attacks
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Social injustice
- Stress management
Insurances Accepted
- Absolute Total Care
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Companion Benefit (BCBS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Promise Health Plan (Prisma)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
- Webster University
- Saint Leo College
Locations
Frequently Asked
Questions About
Erica N Armstead-Whitaker
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Erica N Armstead-Whitaker. You can also call 839-213-6429 to have someone assist you.
Erica N Armstead-Whitaker generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 839-213-6429 to find out Erica N Armstead-Whitaker's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Erica N Armstead-Whitaker:
- Absolute Total Care
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Companion Benefit (BCBS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Promise Health Plan (Prisma)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 839-213-6429 to see how we can help.
Erica N Armstead-Whitaker is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Erica N Armstead-Whitaker works at:
Yes, Erica N Armstead-Whitaker does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Erica N Armstead-Whitaker is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: