Hi, welcome.
I am so proud of you for taking the first step into your healing journey. My name is Erica and I have been working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults for over 15 years. I have a strong knowledge base of resources in the Philadelphia metro area.
I recently had my second child and currently only have DAYTIME availability due to current clients having established evening sessions.
I became a mom during COVID, which was big transition for me and quite the journey. This means I am able to provide insight, compassion and knowledge to parenting issues, fertility struggles and pregnancy loss.
My experience includes case management and psychiatric acute care or what people call partial hospitalization; basically, I ensured that myself and my team helped clients stabilize during, or after a crisis.
My orientation for treatment is trauma based, focusing on rapport and safety, then gently exploring how our past experiences shape our reactions and relationships today. I then integrate more concrete methods to help change negative thought patterns, behaviors and communication, to help you in your healing journey.
I started my career in case management working with children and families, connecting them to community resources, and therapies, then I grew into acute care, running children and adolescent group therapy, family therapy and individual and crisis counseling. I have some experience in department of corrections, addictions and juvenile justice. I returned to acute care, this time working with adults and then finally into individual counseling. Since most of my history is in acute care, I have a passion in working in crisis and trauma, working with all demographics. My extensive background in crisis and trauma allows me the compassion and space for those needing a little extra support, to check my email and text those clients throughout the day.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Erica Conklin. 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 listens to understand, a very important quality in a therapist. Her expertise and compassion are both greatly appreciated.
Written on Sep 03, 2023 after therapy with Erica for 2 months on issues concerning coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Erica is amazing.
Written on Apr 16, 2023 after therapy with Erica for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Erica has been a wonderful therapist, she has helped me with my anxiety and working through a ton of issues. Would highly recommend her to others.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Erica for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Erica has been so helpful. She’s so responsive and I’ve used the messaging platform before for some more time sensitive concerns and she responded very quickly. She’s funny, kind, caring and I’m so grateful to have her helping me through some challenging times with managing my stress. I highly recommend therapy with Erica.
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Erica for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Erica is patient and kind. She has offered me insights and tools to help me work through things that I have going on.
Written on Nov 13, 2020 after therapy with Erica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Erica is extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. She suggests attainable goals and recommends helpful exercises that actually leave me feeling better and more accomplished. She helps me navigate my behavior which leads to more positive thoughts and a plan for continued growth.
Written on Oct 28, 2020 after therapy with Erica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
