““I go in to each session with a genuine interest in learning what makes that person uniquely skilled to manage their problems. We all have hidden talents and strengths inside of us that have allowed us to come as far as we have. Sometimes, it takes an external observer to help us find those skills and hone them in order to overcome whatever is ailing us.“”
With over ten years experience in the mental health field, Erika has a deep understanding of the human condition and an ability to connect to her clients in ways that most therapists cannot. Erika’s real-life experiences, coupled with her prestigious academic and professional training, make her especially adept at working with individuals and families with trauma histories. She can skillfully deconstruct her client’s presenting problem and come up with practical solutions that bring immediate relief to her clients while setting the tone for future sessions. Erika is fearless when it comes to joining her clients in their darkest moments in order to assist them with creating a meaningful, step-by-step process towards reaching each client’s individual goals. Erika keeps her clients accountable for following through with each step while marking each small victory as they are achieved. She is a true champion of the human spirit’s ability to heal itself from any misfortune, no matter how big or small.
Erika has the most experience and success working with those that are typically under-served due to race, gender or sexual orientation. Her focus on social justice issues and validation of the realities of even the most discreet forms of oppression make her especially gifted at healing some of the internal and external messages that are received during a life-time of discrimination and/or oppression.