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My name is Erika Sandstedt and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado. I earned my degree at the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, in 1996. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about working with individuals of all ages suffering with emotional, physical, spiritual, and practical life challenges. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I find that laughter can be the best medicine. I use a relationship based approach to therapy and believe in empowering my clients to recognize the strengths in themselves to deal with these challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their treatment goals and regard the importance of establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship to affect change.
"There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth." Mister Rogers
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a 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: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CO LCSW 00992486
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Erika Sandstedt. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I'm so glad I was matched with Erika, I couldn't ask for anything more in a counselor. From day one Erika was great listener, supportive, and kind. She was able to give me perspective on my own problems, while at the same time reflect back to me all the growth I experienced during our time together. She was always very prompt in scheduling our appointments, but also flexible if I ever needed to change anything. I would highly recommend her to my closest friends or family.
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Erika has been very responsive and respectful of my concerns, and I've gained a lot during our sessions.
Written on May 27, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I have really valued my time with Ericka - her ability to enable me to see things from a different perspective and react differently to situations has been incredible. She is warm and friendly, great at listening and has every skill you could hope for in a therapist.
Thank you for your help at such a difficult time.
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes