I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina with 12 years of experience working as a therapist and over 20 years working a therapeutic support staff. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, gender identity, LGBTQ issues, societal concerns and ADHD. I also helped people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with dignity, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, existential, behavioral and client centered modalities. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
SC LPC 6930
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I’ve now had three sessions with Erika. She is warm and kind, and I pretty immediately felt comfortable speaking with. She listens intently and is thoughtful in her feedback, and she is also open with her personal experiences that are relevant, which makes me feel heard and supported. She is helping me find perspective in a very difficult life shift while also validating my complex feelings around it. I am looking forward to continuing to work with her and I highly recommend her services.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
Thus far, Erika has been so kind and generous. She obviously is very competent in her field and I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in therapy.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Erika has been an amazing person to have as a therapist. She has been incredibly motivating, supportive, and encouraging while helping je deal with the thoughts that afflict my mind
Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, and self esteem
Erika is kind, understanding, and a wonderful listener. The only reason I will be switching therapists is because I had to move out of state. I will miss our sessions together. Anyone would be lucky to have Erika in their corner. Thank you, Erika! For everything!
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and bipolar disorder