About

Hello, I'm Erika! I am a licensed therapist with 10 years of professional work experience. I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I utilize a collaborative, strength-based approach that is client-centered, solution-focused, and culturally relevant during therapy. In session I promote a nonjudgmental atmosphere that is warm, accepting, inclusive, and practical with a high value on careful listening and empathy. I provide a safe place for you to address the topics and issues that led you to seek therapeutic services. I am here to support you in addressing these issues, whether it be anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, work-related issues, relationship conflict, family issues, or simply someone to assist you in navigating through life’s difficulties. I have a considerable background working with the African American community & other communities of color, and the LGBTQ & non-binary communities. I focus on active listening, empathy, and the ability to clearly convey information and provide feedback. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am honest and transparent about the process and integrate physical, mental, and emotional well-being to address the whole person. In college, I took an Introduction to Psychology course and we learned a lot about mental illness. We studied what causes mental illness and different ways to treat it, which inspired me to pursue a degree in psychology. I furthered my education by getting a master's degree in Marriage And Family Therapy with a specialization in African American Family Studies. This is where I learned about the lack of mental health service providers equipped to respond to the unique needs of ethnic minorities, especially African Americans in particular.