Erika Bjorum recognizes that even when individuals feel stuck in their habitual patterns, burdened by wounds, flaws, or shame, they are inherently capable of healing, repairing, and growing through safe and warm connections with others. Her approach involves being present and attuned, allowing clients to safely explore their mind and body experiences that often lead to unhelpful or harmful patterns of disconnection and emotional activation. Erika collaborates with her clients to establish new, healthier response patterns while helping them envision a clear path toward healing and wellness. She invites individuals to engage with skills that promote awareness of their current states and cultivates curiosity about what other possibilities may exist. Utilizing art, music, movement, sensory experiences, play, and laughter, her clients learn to transcend mere survival responses and resonate more fully with themselves and others. Trained at the Island Institute for Trauma Recovery, Erika possesses a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of our brains, bodies, and nervous systems, which operates beneath everyday awareness to maintain safety and influence our ability to connect and thrive. She integrates mindfulness skills into her therapeutic practice, enhancing her clients' journeys toward personal growth.