My life has been dedicated to serving in the child welfare system of the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area since 1994. Previous settings include residential treatment, outpatient mental health services, and foster care & adoption agencies. This has afforded extensive experience working with children and adolescents whose circumstances have caused deep harm to their mental and emotional well-being. My mission...to decrease the impact those circumstances would have on them in adulthood, to increase their chances of a healthy adulthood. It’s a mission I’ve executed with heart.
Later in my career, I began working with adults who were seeking support and improvement in significant areas of their lives (e.g., relationships, parenting, etc.), and in some cases, in their overall satisfaction with their existence in the world. Most oftentimes, the root of their challenges stemmed from harmful circumstances or experiences that occurred in childhood. It affirmed the importance of this mission to support youth in their healing as well as highlighted the need to support adults in the same manner. It also shifted my professional approach to more holistic forms of treatment that consider the totality of the individual.
I use concepts from various traditional counseling theories as the foundation of my work, so I subscribe to an eclectic theoretical approach to treatment and support. I consider the personal history, personality, values, and therapeutic needs of my client. This individualized approach is necessary to establishing a trusting connection and for creating a safe environment for such important work.
I commend you taking this step and look forward to joining you on your healing journey!
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Erica R. Brooks. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Erica is, quite frankly, the best therapist I have ever worked with. She is extremely compassionate and does everything in her power to make therapy as easy as possible, which can be a challenging task. She is also incredibly knowledgeable and provides valuable insight into a wide variety of topics. I’m very thankful for all the support she has offered me.
Written on Dec 10, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
I could not have expected a better therapist than Erica Brooks. Some traits that describe Erica: Knowledgeable, Professional, Caring, Straight Forward, Honest, Sympathetic, and Encouraging. I literally have zero criticisms or complaints regarding my sessions with her, not even a minor one.
Written on Dec 07, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Erica is amazing! She’s warm, kind, empathetic, intelligent, knowledgeable about the issues I’ve come to therapy for, is always learning and growing herself (i.e., practices what she preaches, and models the behaviors I’m trying to develop myself) and willing to share sources when asked (I always do, and have read some excellent, helpful books as a result!), listens carefully and notices emotional snarls I don’t, and has helped me so much! She meets me where I am without judgment, and she cares. I highly recommend her!
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She’s good at connecting the disconnected. Don’t waste her time.
Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Working with Ms. Brooks has been an amazing journey. She has helped me through so many obstacles in life. She is always quick to respond and even works with my schedule.
Written on Sep 10, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Erica is the first and only therapist I have ever been to and she has made me view therapy very differently. She is incredibly kind and supportive, I appreciate that she is always honest with me as well when I am wrong.
Written on Jul 29, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
I couldnt ask for a better person to talk to.
Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Erica is an excellent therapist. Very professional but also very personable. Amazing listener and she gives you the tools to manage day by day. She is able to speak directly to you and you feel the care. Erica really makes you do the work, but doesn’t leave you to do it alone.
Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
I enjoy my therapy sessions with Erica. She is very attentive and has been helping me to get to the root of some motivations I learned as a child. Speaking with her is very easy and natural, and I greatly appreciate her expertise in my life, it is right on time.
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks
Erica is awesome. I look forward to our sessions. If I miss a week, I miss our conversations.
Written on Jun 07, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Ever since talking with Erica as my therapist, I found myself having less anxiety and stressed in my romantic relationship, but also found a strengthening in my self-confidence. Erica has been a vital part in my self growth and I’m grateful to have worked with her.
Written on May 25, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues
I love my Sessions with Erica, I pushed off therapy/counseling for way longer than I should have because I thought it was going to be very hard for me, but she has made it enjoyable and I actually get excited for it!
Written on May 22, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
I liked Erica immediately. She instantly knew the deeper reasoning behind why I am seeking help. I trust her and wish I could see her long term. It would be my pleasure to recommend her to everyone I know.
Written on Apr 30, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Erica is VERY supportive in my treatment and offers helpful suggestions to help me succeed. Her attentiveness to my emotional responses is impeccable. For example, if something triggers me (even when I try to not show emotion), she immediately notices and helps me work through it. I would FOREVER recommend Erica as a therapist.
Written on Apr 08, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Erica is competent and helpful. I appreciate her insights and the help she has given me.
Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 4 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
Erica is wonderful! She has an amazing energy, she really knows her craft, and she cares. She is a very gifted therapist!
Written on Mar 23, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Erica has been a blessing in disguise! She has been a perfect match for my needs and encouragement and supportive along in my journey I call life.
Written on Jan 31, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
She has been wonderful
Written on Jan 02, 2025 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Erica is so awesome and I feel so lucky to have been matched with her as my therapist. She really has given me space where I can feel free to express myself without judgement. She is a compassionate listener, and provides excellent guidance on how to move forward in your healing journey. So grateful for her and can’t recommend her enough!
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Erica has been a terrific listener and therapist so far. She has been attentive to my concerns, provides resources that are helpful, and absorbs a lot of information while still focusing on the issue at hand. She has made me feel comfortable talking about issues that require action and not just words. I’m very appreciative of her support so far!
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Better help chose a perfect therapist for me. She understands what I'm going through and never hesitates to send me helpful scriptures that always make me feel better. After 45 years of an emotionally and mentally abusive marriage and finally leaving to face a nasty divorce, finding this therapy group was the best thing that could have happened for me. I would highly recommend Better Help and my therapist.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
She is a great and understanding therapist.
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Erica has been amazing since day one. She gives me plenty of resources and homework that’s supports me in my journey. She understood my concern and has been guiding me wonderfully. I’m excited to continue with her.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She is very attentive, relatable and understanding.
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Erica is great
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I appreciate the authenticity Erica brings to therapy. Erica has made therapy an organic conversation with laughter, encouragement, guidance, and resources. I'm really glad that I found her.
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s a good listener, tells it how it is when needed, and gives out material to help with whatever you’re in need of at that time to help better understand what’s going on with yourself.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Excellent service
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Erica is very caring and wise. She was able to give me an insight into myself and my struggles.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Erica is everything I am looking for in a therapist for everything I am going through in my life right now. She has given me a lot of great advice on my situation and even sent me outside resources to help me better understand my situation and what I am going through in my life right now.
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Erica has continued to help me through difficult challenges in my life, I am glad she has the expertise to change people lives for the better. Thank you.
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coaching
Erica listens with her heart. She finds ways to describe her life events that echo your feelings. The encouragement is worthy of her time and the patient's concentration.
Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Erica is awesome. She's very open and accepting and I love her positive uplifting attitude. I also appreciate the unbiased feedback she gives and the insights.
Written on Feb 10, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Erica teaches me how to be kind and fair with myself. I love what I imagine when I think to myself “What would Erica say about this?”
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Erica listens well & shares good ideas that seem pertinent to the situation. I was comfortable with her from the git-go. I look forward to learning more about me through my visits with her.
Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Erica is kind, compassionate, caring, she listens and gives feedback. She has provided me with numerous tools to help myself grow. She is supportive and reads situations effectively to know when it is okay to dive deeper into something that is harder to process or when to keep things a little lighter. She’s incredible and been extremely helpful for me.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
I am new to therapy and am so happy with Erica and how she’s already helped me. She listens intently and seems to really care about my wellbeing. She always offers advice and ways to shift my thinking. I’m very happy with how our sessions are going and can’t wait to see what she helps me unlock!
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Erica R. for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Erica R Brooks is a wonderful therapist!
She is very knowledgeable, kind & understanding,
with a very good sense of humor…
Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s extremely welcoming! Loved talking to her
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Erica R. for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Erica is skilled and thoughtful. She is really helping me grow.
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Erica’s approach is so patient and so kind. I never feel judged, even when I ugly cry. After one session with her I was able to pinpoint where certain traumas began. I highly recommend her, she is incredible!
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I can feel the warmth through the screen when I talk to Erica. I can tell she cares because she listens and provides great feedback. She truly makes me comfortable and I look forward to each session with her. Highly recommend her to all!
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
As a dinosaur in a modern world, Erica has made it very easy to connect and talk about … how I am feeling that day. Simple enough question, can be profound if you want to dive down the hole. Or just center yourself in the midst of a stressful week. She’s wonderful!
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, adhd, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
She is the best
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
I felt So much better after just one session with Erica!! She makes me feel so safe and understood - and has already shared several very usual tools with me! I have been recommending to friends to try BetterHelp since my first session - and some of them have already signed up too! Thanks for all you do!
Written on Apr 24, 2022 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
Erica Brooks is extremely talented knowledgeable and caring. She is very articulate and gives the right advice. She is patient and respectful. I highly recommend her for therapy.
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
Erica is so amazing in so many ways! Very knowledgeable and I'm so glad I was matched with her. I told her we were brought together for a reason. We get along and have similar views which manes it better. I'm glad I took this step in my life and I'm glad she's the one helping me
Written on Jan 21, 2022 after therapy with Erica R. for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I am very thankful that I was matched with Erica, we had a connection from the start and our relationship blossomed into something special over the six weeks that I worked with her. Erica uses her personal experience as well as her knowledge and expertise gained in the field to assess and diagnose individually. Erica let me guide the conversation most of the time and even though I did not always have a plan of what I wanted to say, it ended up coming out and we were able to uncover things I had kept hidden from myself for a long time. Erica taught me how to be emotionally intelligent, consciously thoughtful and to be appreciative of the journey. I especially love Erica's way of visualizing and using analogies to describe feelings and emotional actions. She has a way with words that helps me to see the picture clearer. I strongly recommend Erica to anybody who is working through a tough time or really anybody who needs a smiling, helpful person to talk to. Thank you Erica!!!
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I can't recommend Erica R. Brooks more highly after six sessions discussing how to be a supportive partner and identifying the connection between my childhood and the self-doubt I'm working on to this day. She has so much empathy and it's just fun to speak with her because she can speak from experience and expertise, with an excellent sense of humor as well. If you are lucky like me you will be assigned to her but I would highly encourage to do what I'll be doing in the future and requesting her anytime I use BetterHelp.
Written on Jul 20, 2021 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Erica has been an incredible guide and support in my life. Joining Betterhelp, I was initially nervous about the pairing process - I am so glad that I was matched with Erica.
She actively listens, encourages room for me to call in and understand my own states with each moment, and provides amazing tools for me to carry forward for myself. Her insight and expertise is remarkable - I have received an abundance of resources addressing topics discussed during our sessions, all which provide greater understanding of myself. She is mindful of her patients’ needs and wants, and her practices are reflective of her consideration and care for them.
I can truthfully say Erica Brooks has created the safest, bravest space I have ever been a part of. I am BEYOND grateful to call her my therapist. Thank you Erica!!
Written on May 19, 2021 after therapy with Erica R. for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I appreciate Erica’s enduring committing to helping those experiencing duress heal from their trauma, and she is someone who I feel both safe confiding in and recidivist advice from. These things, in tandem with her litany of expertise, make her an exceptional therapist. I’m grateful to be one of her clients.
Written on Jan 22, 2021 after therapy with Erica R. for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
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