Hello! My name is Erika and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I can imagine that deciding on who to trust with your story can be overwhelming but I want to explain a bit about what my intentions are as your therapist. Ultimately, I truly believe that our perceptions can either help us or hinder our day to day lives. What we think/believe can negatively impact our feelings and our actions or even keep us in situations or relationships that are not healthy for us. Whether it’s increasing your self-awareness, creating balance, or improving your ability to cope, I will guide you through that process. Seeking help for your self-improvement is already a great first step! Opening up to a stranger is very scary and I prioritize creating a safe space for you. I plan to meet you where you are and guide you along the way to hopefully get you to where you aspire to be! My priority is to empower you to be the best version of yourself.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
First sessions are primarily to gather information and see if my style and approach are a good fit for you.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based interventions that I will use as tools to guide you. There are many tools and techniques that we can try such as imagery, behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, self-soothing techniques etc.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have been a clinical social worker for approximately 13 years. I have provided individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and field-based crisis response work. I provide services in both English and Spanish and my passion has been to provide services to low-income communities where mental health is stigmatized and culturally shamed. My biggest strength is adapting my skills to the person I am helping. Also, I make sure to consistently work on myself so that I can be an effective therapist. I make sure to practice what I preach!
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Adults, Spanish or English speaking, who are committed to engaging in treatment