About Erika
As a competitive athlete, clinical therapist, and sports psychology expert, I am dedicated to providing a mental health service that supports the unique psychological needs of athletes and driven individuals to create lasting success and life satisfaction.
I have experience in various outpatient therapy settings, supporting athletes and individuals suffering with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders, along with specialized training in addictions counseling for drug and alcohol dependencies.
In addition to my clinical work, I have over a decade of experience working in elite athletics as a competitor and helping professional. I am a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC) by the Association For Applied Sports Psychology. I have supported top Boston area NCAA Division 1 athletes and performers, including Team USA and Team Canada Ice Hockey players, National Championship qualifying basketball team members, and award winning Graduate student musicians.
My Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida (MH22340)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts (LMHC10000375)
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
- Master’s Degree in Counseling and Sports Psychology, Boston University
- Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development, UC Davis
My Story
My introduction to mental health started as an NCAA Division 1 athlete. Throughout my four year athletic career, I experienced several mental and physical setbacks leading me to consider leaving the sport for good. Despite multiple injuries, unexpected coaching changes, and poor performances, I persevered to accomplish my goal of becoming an NCAA Track & Field All-American.
This inspired me to dedicate my future career to supporting both the psychological wellness and competitive performance needs of athletes and high achieving individuals, leading me to pursue a Master’s Degree in Counseling, with a concentration in Sport Psychology at Boston University.
I understand the unique pressures of pursuing extraordinary goals while balancing the demands of work, school, relationships, and daily stressors of life. I will work with you to discover connections between your current mental blocks and past experiences to provide personalized solutions for long-term success and life satisfaction.
Working with me, you can expect:
- A collaborative therapist-client relationship where you’re the expert of your own life.
- To set the expectations for what you want to accomplish in therapy.
- A safe and secure, nonjudgemental therapeutic environment.
- Practical strategies to implement between sessions.
- To deepen your understanding of self and learn to identify your needs.
- To leave therapy with a confident and courageous mindset strong enough to withstand adversity.
- Unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to your personal journey.
- Personalized solutions to continue your growth & development beyond therapy.
How I Help
I offer individual therapy for high achieving professionals to overcome anxiety, relationship conflict, burnout, depression, and to help balance the stresses of daily life with the pressures of producing exceptional results.
I provide sports psychology counseling for athletes to improve psychological wellness by teaching strategies to help mange the demands of athletics and life outside of sport, while working towards enhancement of competitive performance with mental skills training.