Erica Schad, MS, LPC, Therapist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Erica Schad, LPC, helps adults across Wisconsin build insight, stability, and effective coping strategies to navigate life’s emotional and psychological challenges. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy tailored to each client’s needs, supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Erica fosters a calm, collaborative space where clients can safely explore their thoughts and emotions while working toward meaningful, sustainable change. Her clinical work focuses on anxiety, depression, and ADHD, helping clients better understand how these conditions impact daily functioning, relationships, and self-esteem. Erica works with individuals to develop practical tools for managing overwhelming thoughts, improving focus, and building healthier patterns. She also supports clients navigating identity exploration and life transitions, offering care that is both affirming and grounded in evidence-based practices. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients increase psychological flexibility, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and stay present in their daily lives. Erica also has experience supporting diverse populations, including individuals on the autism spectrum, LGBTQ+ communities, and military or veteran populations, and offers additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of mental health needs. Outside of her clinical work, Erica enjoys crocheting, meditation, traveling, and spending time relaxing with her cats.