Where There is Healing There is Hope.

Treatment Philosophy

Erika utilizes a psychodynamic, somatic, and relational approach in her work with individuals, couples, and families. She draws on principles from holistic, body-based modalities including Somatic Psychology, Internal Family Systems, Buddhist Psychology, Authentic Movement, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. Erika continues to participate in her own personal growth and healing and considers her studies a life-long process and integrates all of these experiences into her work.

Erika is skilled at addressing issues such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, fertility/pregnancy, body image issues, and family conflict. Erika is fascinated by the mind-body connection, and she believes that acceptance, choice, flexibility, and compassion are the key agents of change. She welcomes a wide range of life experiences and orientations. Using both talk and somatic (body-oriented) therapy, she helps people connect with their hearts and feel more confident and easeful in their lives, relationships, and careers.

Education

M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University (2022)
B.A. in Contemplative Psychology with a somatic concentration, from Naropa University (2020)

Professional Experience

Erika began her clinical training at Hospice of Santa Barbara where she worked with a diverse client population of individuals dealing with bereavement and anticipatory grief. She felt fortunate to be of service to the many people coming to Hospice who suffered from loss. Erika is bilingual in English/Swedish and can provide therapeutic services in both languages.

Personal Life

Erika loves being outdoors hiking, camping, and skiing, she also enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with friends and family.