Eric Black, MA, LPC

Eric J. Black, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with over a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. He holds a master’s degree and is licensed by the State of Michigan, bringing comprehensive expertise in trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns. Eric offers therapy both in-person and online through the Innovative Healing Counseling Center, providing accessible care tailored to each client’s unique needs.

With a strengths-based, client-centered approach, Eric prioritizes building strong therapeutic rapport and creating a safe, respectful space for healing and growth. He works collaboratively with clients across diverse backgrounds and life stages, helping them develop practical coping skills, improve communication, and navigate complex personal and relational issues. His therapeutic practice includes evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral, person-centered, mindfulness-based, and trauma-focused interventions, all aimed at empowering clients toward meaningful change.

Eric’s work is informed by his belief in honesty, transparency, and the power of lived experience. As someone who has faced personal challenges, he uses empathy and real-world insight to connect authentically with clients and support them through difficult transitions. Whether addressing past trauma, relationship dynamics, or everyday stressors, Eric is committed to helping clients build resilience, find clarity, and live more fulfilling lives.

• University of Central Florida

• LPC