Erica L. Washington
Therapist | ACSW
Approach to Therapy
Erica practices with a soft, warm, and gentle tone when discussing mental health with clients. She follows the lead of the client to develop a level of trust, support, and empathy. Erica creates a safe and brave space so that individuals, couples, and families feel comfortable sharing their feelings without fear of judgment. This creates a healthy, safe space for individuals to be strengthened while proceeding on their road to successful emotional well-being. Erica’s beliefs are deeply rooted in all having equal access to mental health without the fear of being stigmatized.Experience
Erica is very passionate about therapy and helping others. Erica completed her Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Community Mental Health from the California State University of Dominguez. Erica has 10-plus years of experience working with a diverse clientele in individual, family, and group settings. Erica has an incredible way of communicating with adults, adolescents, and children. Her focus and passion in her education and career have been working with children, adolescents, transitional age youth (TAY), adults, and families. Erica also has a strong background working with intensive mental health, psychiatric clients, and with Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). She also has experience providing mental health services within foster care and probation settings. Erica has experience in Narrative Therapy, Trust-Based Relationship Intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Training, and Trauma-Informed Informed Care. Erica Washington has her Masters of Social Work. Erica is a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, 95523 at Cerebral. Supervised by Jennifer Boyd, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, License # 69923.Specialties
Addiction, Anxiety, Coping with Life Changes, Depression, Family Conflicts, Grief & Loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Challenges, Self Esteem and Confidence, Stress Management, Trauma and AbuseHobbies and Interests
In her free time, Erica enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family."Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in. – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
