Hi, I’m Eric!
I'm a Psychotherapist and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker .
Work Experience
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Prior to my own practice
Before starting my own practice I worked for 3 years in a residential setting with people who were in recovery from substances and who were living with HIV. I met with people individually and ran several groups a week focused on several things including healthy relationships, coping skills, processing trauma, mindfulness, health and wellness, CBT, and DBT.
I also worked for 5 years at a community health center specializing in serving the LGBTQ+ community. I met primarily met with folks individually working on issues relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, coming out, and working on various coping skills. I also ran a group focused on CBT skills for anxiety and a process group focused on supporting people living with Chronic Pain navigate relationships with themselves, others, and the medical system.
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Training
I have worked with couples as well and received Gottman Level 1 training. I also was part of a program called TransECHO where I and several colleagues from my health center helped spread knowledge and best practices regarding trans affirming care.
I have been operating my private practice part time for the past 4 years and full time since Fall of 2023. I am knowledgeable and trained in modalities which include narrative therapy, mentalization based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution focused therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. I also provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR) therapy as well for those who are interested.
"I plan to bring my most genuine and authentic self to the therapeutic space"
My Philosophy
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Authentic connection
I believe that for therapy to be effective there needs to be an authentic connection and sense of trust with the person in front of you. My clinical style is active and collaborative. What I mean by active is that I like to provide skills, tools, insights, and perspectives as well as provide a listening ear. What is meant by collaborative is that our work is a collaboration between my knowledge and expertise in therapy and your knowledge and intuitions about what works best for you. I want to join you in exploring deeper issues but only to the point to which it is challenging, not unbearable. I recognize and acknowledge my imperfections as a human being and encourage feedback in situations where you might be feeling uncomfortable, something feels unhelpful, or there is a different direction you might be hoping the session will go in. I also believe the therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance. I plan to bring my most genuine and authentic self to the therapeutic space and hope to provide you with a space where you feel emotionally safe enough to express your thoughts and feelings while experiencing little to no judgment.
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Explore the mind-body connection
Some beliefs that I hold are that thoughts, feelings and behaviors all impact each other and changing one can have effects on the others. I also believe that we all inherit beliefs, stories and narratives from the people around us, society, and our family and friends. Some of these beliefs are helpful and that’s great! Some beliefs can be harmful or unhealthy. In these cases, I believe it to be beneficial to explore the roots of these beliefs further, the purpose they serve or served, and question their validity in order to form a more adaptive view of ourselves and the world. Additionally I believe exploring the mind-body connection through modalities such as the polyvagal therapy to be important to understanding and healing of ourselves.
In addition to useful skills and tools, I also hope to provide a nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and empowered to express yourself fully and genuinely. We will collaborate on goals that will focus on supporting you to be the best you. This will be achieved by increasing insight and awareness into capitalizing on healthy and productive patterns while learning how to change unhelpful patterns. Feedback is always welcome.