Meet Erika

Nebraska born and raised, I received a B.A. in psychology from the University of Nebraska. (Go Huskers!) A couple of years later, I moved to Colorado to get my M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University. Now, I am practicing therapy full-time and loving every minute of it! Outside of the therapy world, I can often be found reading on a patio, working in my garden, or exploring this beautiful state with my dog and husband. I love to learn new things, and my latest undertakings are pottery and tennis!

What is therapy like with Me?

My clients have described me as compassionate, funny, and insightful.

Schedule a free consultation with me to see if I am the right fit to guide you towards meaningful change and healing. I help clients improve their day-to-day lives through:

  • Tangible techniques

  • Thought-provoking questions

  • Meaningful exploration of who you are and who you want to be

Each client is different, and I tailor my approach for each individual person, often utilizing an integrative approach consisting of various research-based therapies such as: narrative therapy, CBT, emotionally focused therapy, DBT, Bowenian, and more.

For Couples Work

Relationships are hard. There is no beating around the bush there. I do believe that they are worth it, though. As your couples therapist, I will guide you through a meaningful therapeutic experience to help you reconnect with your partner. I believe that we all yearn for loving companionship of some kind, and I am here to help you create (or re-create) a sturdy foundation for your relationship.

My approach is compassionate and understanding, and gentle yet directive. Utilizing integrative narrative therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, a few tools from the Gottman Institute, and a generally humanistic approach, I help couples truly see and hear one another. 

qualifications

M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy - Regis University

B.A. Psychology, Child Youth Family Studies - University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate,
MFTC.0014426– Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Candidacy

As I am a marriage and family therapist candidate, I am under the direct supervision of an AAMFT licensed supervisor. Her information can be found below.

Joanna Sturhahn Stratton, PhD, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, AAMFT Approved Supervisor