When looking for a therapist, it can often be a challenge to figure out who will be a good fit based on a
bio and a picture. Sometimes there is something very specific that we know we need from therapy,
sometimes we are just going in with a vague sense, and it can often feel vulnerable. There is a quote
that I often return to in my work: “healing happens at the speed of trust”. When we start our work
together, we will be figuring out how to build that trust and communication so that you can do the work
and exploration that you need to do to get the most out of therapy.

I specialize in supporting individuals navigating addiction and substance use. I also enjoy working with
individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, and effects of trauma. I often draw from
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS)
and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). My work is grounded in a harm reduction philosophy that aims
to meet people exactly where they are and recognizes that we are all experts in our own lives. I won’t
have all of the answers, but hope to work alongside you. I approach therapy with deep curiosity and a
relational lens, believing that meaningful change grows from genuine connection and collaboration. I
like getting to know people and find one of the most profound things to come from therapy is a feeling
of being understood.

I also have extensive experience working with adolescents, individuals involved in the legal system, and
people living with chronic or co-occurring medical and mental health conditions. I understand the
unique challenges that can come with navigating systems, managing long-term health concerns, or
balancing multiple stressors at once, and I strive to create a space where those complexities can be
explored with compassion and without judgment.

Taking the first step to find a therapist is a brave act and all inquiries are welcome. I can be reached at
erin@humboldtparkcounseling.com.