ABOUT

Hi, I’m ERika. But this is about you, not me. 

I help women who find themselves putting everyone else’s needs before their own go from feeling anxious and afraid of letting people get to know the real them to feeling comfortable, self-assured, valued and confident in their relationships. My mission is to empower women to show up, be heard, and get what they want. I am passionate about helping women get in touch with the strength that was always there so that they can live life confidently, authentically without apologies.

Perhaps you’ve noticed that you’ve got deep-seated need to make other people happy even if it comes at your own expense. You’ve tried putting your needs first, but just end up feeling selfish and let down. You’re looking for ways to truly take care of yourself, but your need to be liked is holding you back. When you schedule a session with Tailwinds Counseling, you’ll start to see that it’s possible to put yourself first without being selfish. Schedule a session today.

Or maybe you’re looking for ways to feel certain about your place in the world. Drowning out the thoughts with music, indulging in a Netflix binge, prayer – It feels like you’ve tried it all, but nothing seems to help. You’re looking for ways to move forward, take a risk, and stop second guessing yourself, but your anxiety-inducing negative thoughts are keeping you from moving forward and feeling like you’re where you should be. When you schedule a session with Tailwinds Counseling you’ll find that you’re able to challenge those beliefs that are holding you back so that you can take the steps needed to get where you want to be. You might even find that it’s not as far off as you think. Click here to learn more about therapy for anxiety.

And sometimes it’s even more serious than that and your preoccupation with doing everything just right makes it so that you can’t even sleep at night. You’ve tried [insert from Insomnia FB research], but it’s just not happening and you spend hours in bed frustrated that you’re still awake. You’re looking for ways to be present, effective, and focused in your life, but your exhaustion from insomnia is holding you back. When you schedule a session with Tailwinds Counseling you’ll start to see that sleeping through the night and feeling refreshed and energized during the day is possible for you. Click here to learn more about therapy for insomnia.

Choosing a therapist can be an overwhelming task. And let’s face it; you’re looking for a therapist because you’re already overwhelmed. There are so many of us, you’ll be vulnerable, and you don’t want to tell your story over and over to a bunch of different people until you find the right fit. Or worse yet, stick it out with a therapist that doesn’t fit. I don’t want that either, so I hope this will help you decide if we’ll work well together.

I’m from New Jersey, so I lack southern charm and the “bless your heart” gene. I’m direct because I want you to succeed. If you’re looking for someone to smile and nod, we probably won’t work well together. But, if you’re ready to be challenged, to dive into what’s really going on, and to work to make some changes, we might be a good fit. You can schedule a free 15-minute phone call with me to truly decide.

Now, my qualifications: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida in 2010. I have been in practice ever since, working at psychiatric and medical hospitals providing counseling both in- and outpatient for a whole host of issues. If you’re afraid your problems are so bad, you’ll scare me, think again. I’m difficult to shock. I use a variety of evidenced-based practices based on each individual’s needs. There is no one-size-fits-all approach here.

I hope this was helpful and I invite you to give me a call at (713) 936-4909 or schedule a phone consultation online.