Heal, Grow, and Break Free from the Past
Are you carrying the weight of childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, burnout, or chronic stress?
Do you find yourself stuck in unhealthy relationship cycles, or feeling lost in the roles you play for others—personally or professionally? Whether you’re a working professional, a caregiver, or even a fellow mental health provider, you don’t have to navigate this alone.
I’m Erin—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Brainspotting therapist serving California and Oregon. I specialize in trauma therapy for those who are ready to reconnect with themselves, heal past wounds, and reclaim a life that feels authentic, grounded, and whole.
How I work
I know that deep healing takes courage.
Therapy with me is not just about symptom relief—it’s about uncovering and transforming the patterns that keep you stuck. My approach is holistic, warm, and collaborative. Together, we explore the root causes of what’s keeping you from living fully—so you can finally shift from survival mode to empowered living.
Clients often tell me that I “get it.” And that’s because I do—I’ve been in the client’s seat myself. My own lived experience informs the safe and compassionate space I create for my clients.
With advanced training in Brainspotting, trauma recovery, narcissistic abuse, and nervous system regulation, I help you:
Heal from childhood trauma and attachment wounds
Recover from narcissistic abuse and toxic dynamics
Process grief and complex loss
Move through burnout and chronic stress
Build self-trust, mindfulness, and compassionate boundaries
Brainspotting: Deep Healing Beyond Talk Therapy
You don’t have to talk your way through every trauma to heal.
Brainspotting is a powerful, brain-based therapy that helps access, process, and release stored emotional pain. It works by identifying a “brainspot” in your visual field linked to unresolved trauma or emotional blocks. Using this method, we can access deep parts of the brain that traditional talk therapy may not reach.
I offer Brainspotting intensives as well as weekly sessions.
I also work closely with a trusted network of practitioners in Santa Cruz County to provide comprehensive, wraparound support.
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Trauma is not what happens to you, trauma is what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you
Gabor Mate
My Core Values
Compassion
Your story deserves to be met with gentleness. I’m here to witness and hold your truth without judgment.
Empathy
I walk alongside you, honoring your pain while helping you tap into your resilience.
Connection
Therapy works best when you feel seen. Our relationship is the foundation of your healing journey—we go at your pace.
My background
I’ve spent over 15 years serving teens, young adults & adults.
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California Licensed Clinical Social Worker #82814
Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker #L15360
Master of Social Welfare, UC Berkeley, Title IV-E Children & Families Concentration
BA in Psychology, Minor in Education, UC Santa Cruz
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Certified Brainspotting Therapist (Phases 1–3, Expansion)
Brainspotting Developmental Trauma Model, Digging Roots 1.0
Certified in the Safe and Sound Protocol
Dr. Karyl McBride’s Recovery Model for Adult Children of Narcissists
I-CBT for OCD
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I spent over a decade as a social worker in Santa Cruz County, specializing in foster care, child abuse and neglect investigation, and adoptions. That experience shaped the lens I bring to trauma work—one that’s attuned to systemic issues, early attachment wounds, and intergenerational pain.
Now, in private practice, I help individuals heal from the inside out—especially those who’ve spent their lives caring for others while putting their own needs last.
If You're Ready To:
Stop minimizing your pain or pushing it down
Find clarity in your relationships and your identity
Release old coping patterns that no longer serve you
Reconnect with your inner self—confident, calm, and whole
Experience lasting relief from emotional overwhelm
…then I invite you to reach out.