I truly enjoy working with families and the dynamics that occur when adult family members come together to change and heal.

Families tell me that my humor, strengths-based nature, and ability to be on everyone’s team at the same time are qualities that help them trust me and take courageous risks in therapy.

I strive to help family members connect with one another emotionally, to help them understand the dynamics that keep them in unhelpful interaction patterns, and identify the intergenerational ways they have built their family story, both helpful and unhelpful.

Common themes in adult family therapy

 

Estrangement from parent, child, or sibling

codependency and lack of boundaries

creation of a family environment that feels safe for all members

processing shared past trauma and adversity

emotional reactivity and defensiveness

Increasing compassion and reducing defensiveness

changing family patterns and communication

IMPROVING QUALITY OF SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS IN ADULTHOOD

navigating transitions into adult relationships

““Erin is the most warmly authentic and clinically effective relational therapist I know. She brings the familiarity and candor of your closest support with the depth and intelligence of your favorite professor. In my practice, she is the most trusted and highly recommended referral for couples therapy.””
— Allie Reed, LPC, LMHC, NCC
““I have worked with Erin for over 6 years in several different capacities and I have come to know her as an intentional, gracious, reflective and incredibly-skilled therapist. I will consistently refer clients to her because of her approach as a therapist and her commitment to collaboration as a colleague. It is such a lovely feeling to refer clients and know that they will land safely, and with Erin, I never have a doubt.” ”
— Abigail Carey, MA, LMHC, LPC
“Over many years, I have deeply appreciated the ability to refer BIPoC, interracial couples, and LGBTQ+ folx to Erin. Consistently, my clients, students, and community members offer me glowing feedback about their interactions and work with her. She is remarkably dedicated to doing the ongoing work of decolonizing her exceptionally skilled practice to ensure either appropriate fit to proceed, or, to support a client/relational system to connect with a different therapist or resource that would provide a better fit. She is a community gem.”
— Dr. Bevyn Rowland, Licensed Psychologist, Relational Therapist, Human
 
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