What can you expect when you work with me?

My pronouns are she/her/hers

I approach therapy as an opportunity to be trusted with a person, couple, or family’s inner and outer worlds. When I’m in the room with you, my attention and energy is focused on understanding you, supporting you, and challenging you.

My clients appreciate my direct communication style, my tendency toward being transparent and collaborative, and my sense of humor. My job is not to tell you who you are; it is to help you get to who you want to be.

My therapy approach is heavily informed by family systems theories, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion Focused Couples Therapy. I have additionally completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I use a trauma-informed and trauma-competent approach to all therapy I provide.

I am rooted in the belief that all humans are valuable, worthy, and deserving of respect and equal treatment. I am a sex-positive, poly- and kink-friendly therapist. I regularly engage in formal and informal education regarding anti-racism and anti-bias.

Prior to my transition into Erin Runt Therapy in 2019, I had additional experience as a therapist in agency and group practice settings, providing services to a wide range of ages and clinical concerns. I am experienced and qualified to assess for and diagnose common mental health conditions. I have experience both as a clinician as well as an administrator, providing management to intensive outpatient programs and operating in a leadership role. I have also taught courses at my alma mater, Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR, in the Graduate School of Education and Counseling.

Licenses and qualifications

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Illinois #166.001537)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Washington #LF60428131)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon #T0956)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Arizona #LMFT-16001)

  • Master’s Degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy (Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon)

  • Clinical Supervisor (Washington, Oregon)

Additional training

  • Completion of Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

  • Completion of Postpartum Support International 2-day certificate training regarding the treatment and diagnosis of perinatal mood disorders and maternal mental health

Milo

You can expect to occasionally see this furry guy during our sessions.

““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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