Testimonials

Here are some comments Erica’s colleagues and clients have made;

“I have been working with Erica for several years now. She is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She is very cordial and respectful and non judgmental of her clients. Erica has helped me through many milestones over the years and she works with me to maintain my stability. She helps me with an array of issues such as being a single parent, maintaining my sobriety, and mental health, and self care to mention just a few. Erica has been a saving grace to me.” T.K.

“I have always considered (and will always consider) Erica as a mentor. Erica is one of the finest clinicians I have had the privilege of working for, and she has done more for my process than I believe she is aware of. I know that Erica will continue to make amazing contributions to the field that we love.” Enin Rudel, LCSW

“Erica has introduced me to many modalities of coping including; tapping, meditation, and positive affirmations. She has taught me about codependency and Adult Child of Alcoholics which has been invaluable to me. Both topics have helped me immensely to understand myself and others to heal.” “Erica doesn’t just listen, she hears me. Erica makes me feel like I matter in this world, and to her. I feel respected by her….the list goes on. She encourages me to be gentle with myself and to make good choices, especially for my over all well-being. She never makes me feel flawed. A.W.

“Erica shines a light when you may feel alone in a dark room. She is there along side you, on your journey and offers encouraging support during the times when you may feel like you’ve hit rock bottom. She radiates compassion and understanding and is truly gifted in making other people see the greatness within themselves.” Mary Katherine Doyle, MSW

“In the four years I’ve been a client of Erica’s, I went through the illness treatment and ultimate death of my husband of 39 years due to lung cancer. Erica was my savior and always reminding me to take care of myself throughout this difficult time in my life. she was empathetic, kind, reassuring, patient, and available. She taught me various coping strategies throughout this time. I hold Erica in the highest regard. I’m so grateful to have her in my life.” “I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to put into words how much Erica has meant to me during these years. They’ve been the most difficult of my life and she has helped me navigate them by believing in myself when I didn’t always believe in myself. That’s the best gift one can give anyone. Erica added so much to my life.” J.H.

“Erica is an insightful and reflective social work practitioner. Her strengths-based, individualized approach to clients is remarkable. She engages clients with a genuine curiosity, deeply based on a human rights & justice-based practice philosophy. Her work has been awarded for excellence for individual, group, family, art-based, and community endeavors.” Hope Haslam Straughan, Ph.D., MSW, ACSW

” Over the past year, Erica has gently helped me to explore ways to cope with my grief and every day challenges with anxiety and depression. She is talented in guiding Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping) focused on the topics of our sessions. She also offers self expression through artwork which I love. Erica has helped and supported me in making changes at my pace.” AN

“I have known Erica for more than 20 years and have witnessed firsthand her empathy, skills and understanding of the dilemmas children, youth, adults and families go through. She will be direct, compassionate and a collaborative partner in thinking through your hopes and goals.” Philip Decter, MSW

“Erica is calm, compassionate, curious, and confident. As well as embodying these qualities, she holds unconditional positive regard in the face of whatever the person in treatment may be experiencing.” Sherol Watson, LICSW