Meet Erin · AMFT, APCC
Curious. Compassionate. Authentic.
Therapy for teens and women navigating change
Being a therapist is more than what I do. It is work that feels deeply meaningful to me, and I feel fortunate to share in the lives of those who trust me with their stories.
My Path
Decades of listening and learning.
I've been curious about people for as long as I can remember. After more than 20 years as a hairstylist, where listening and connection were at the heart of my work, I returned to school to become a therapist. My work with young people through mothering, volunteering and counseling in a San Francisco middle school deepened my passion for supporting teens. As a woman in midlife, I also bring lived experience of the transitions that can shape this season of life.
Rather than following one approach, I use different perspectives and tools to better understand you and support the work we do together. These include attachment, psychodynamic, somatic, mindfulness, existential, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I'm especially interested in how our experiences, relationships, emotions, and bodies shape the way we understand ourselves and move through the world.
How I work
I believe there is usually more happening beneath the surface than what we first see. Together, we get curious about the patterns, emotions, and experiences shaping your life, without judgment or a predetermined formula.
My approach is:
- Collaborative: We figure it out together.
- Whole-person: We pay attention to mind, body, relationships, and history.
- Curious: We explore rather than judge.
- Relational: The relationship we build is part of the work.
- Meaning-centered: We make space for questions about identity, purpose, and what matters.
- Trauma-informed & embodied: We consider how experiences live in both mind and body.
Meet Erin
In her own words
Awareness grows in the space where judgment softens and curiosity begins.
Professional training and affiliations
Education
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Palo Alto University
- B.A. in Sociology, minor in Social Work · San Diego State University
Specialized training
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- White Accountability Group Training
- LGBTGEQIAP+ Affirming Counseling
- Erotic Blueprint™ Coach (Sex & Intimacy)
Ready to Begin?
You don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out. If this feels like the right fit, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. A free consultation is a simple, unhurried place to start.
Please reach out to schedule a free 20-minute consult, where we can discuss your therapeutic goals and whether I am the right fit for your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I know if a therapist is right for me?
Finding the right therapist is personal. You may connect with my approach if:
You want to understand yourself more deeply.
You're interested in making sense of what you're experiencing, recognizing patterns, and understanding how your experiences, relationships, emotions, and body shape the way you move through life.
You value curiosity, connection, and the whole picture.
You're looking for a therapist who listens closely, asks thoughtful questions, and is willing to explore alongside you. Our work makes room for your history, relationships, emotions, body, identity, and the parts of your experience that may be harder to put into words.
You don't have everything figured out.
You may know something needs to change without knowing exactly what. That's okay. We can start where you are, get curious about what's happening, and figure things out together.