Erika Gartner

Erika Gartner is a licensed professional counselor who views each individual as the foremost expert on themselves. Her goal as a therapist is to guide clients toward discovering and embracing their authentic selves. The therapeutic relationship she fosters is collaborative and carefully built on trust. Erika earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology and brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in the mental health field. She has dedicated a decade working with adults and adolescents at one of the nation's leading residential treatment centers, executing various therapeutic and administrative roles. Her extensive experience also spans crisis hotlines, employee assistance programs, and gambling addiction services. Erika specializes in treating eating disorders, substance abuse, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring mood disorders, adopting a holistic approach that addresses the whole person rather than merely the symptoms. As someone living with Type 1 Diabetes, she deeply empathizes with the intricate connection between mental and physical health. Drawing from Humanistic and Existential philosophies, Erika believes that while anxiety is an inescapable aspect of life, it is how individuals channel that energy that fosters self-awareness, a sense of identity, and accountability. In her practice, she frequently utilizes Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing techniques to support her clients on their journeys toward healing and growth.