Hi, I’m Erika.

I am a registered associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT #136952) under the supervision of Parisa Zivari #LMFT84487 in California at Capricorn Counseling Center. The work I do supports the growth, health, and well-being of our most important relationships.

Together, we’ll examine the ways in which you might be feeling stuck, work to understand and untangle patterns that may be holding you back, and create meaningful and lasting change within yourself and in your relationships.

Please reach out to learn more about how I can help.

My Approach

My therapeutic style and approach is psychodynamic, somatic, and relational. I’m influenced by holistic, body-based modalities including Somatic Psychology, Internal Family Systems, Buddhist Psychology, Authentic Movement, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.

I continue to participate in my own personal growth and healing. I consider my studies a life-long process and integrate all of these experiences into my work.

It is an honor to support you. For a free 15-minute phone consultation, please contact me at 805-203 0036 or send me an email here. You can also schedule a consultation call directly here.

Professional Bio.

I graduated from Antioch University in Santa Barbara with a Masters's Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology and I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #136952) and a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #13050) in California. As an undergraduate, I received a Bachelor's Degree in Contemplative Psychology with a somatic concentration at Naropa University. I have experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy issues, fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, abortion, family issues, education and career path, and self-esteem and empowerment.

I currently work via Telehealth (secure video and phone sessions) with people throughout California who are dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, fertility/pregnancy, and body image issues. Using both talk and somatic (body-oriented) therapy, I help people connect with their hearts and feel more confident and easeful.

Education:

Registred California Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist # 136952

Registred California Associate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #13050

MA, Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Santa Barbara

BA, Contemplative Psychology with a somatic concentration, Naropa University

BA, Yoga Studies, Naropa University