Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University in 2007 and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Winthrop University in 2004.

Throughout her career, Erin has worked in a variety of settings, including group homes across South Carolina, community mental health agencies, school-based programs, private practice, and university counseling settings at Clemson University and Furman University. Most recently, she worked for a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking and supporting women in healing from the trauma they experienced.

Trauma treatment has been a central focus throughout Erin’s career. She has completed multiple trauma-focused certifications and has continued as a board member and consultant for a national organization that helps women who have been sexually exploited. Her clinical interests and specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, domestic violence, grief and loss, life transitions and adjustment concerns, spiritual issues, relationship challenges, stress management, and women’s issues.

Erin has received training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She has done training in somatic coping and experiences to help bring healing to the body as well as the mind. She is passionate about helping clients develop effective coping skills, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, heal from past experiences, and discover that their struggles do not define them. Her goal is to walk alongside clients as they gain insight, experience growth, and embrace their authentic identity.

Erin is also joined by a special co-therapist, Oakley, who brings comfort, calm, and plenty of snuggles to the counseling environment. Oakley is a certified therapy dog and may participate in sessions when appropriate. For clients who prefer not to have a dog present, Oakley is happy to spend time with the office staff instead.