My provider is amazing. I was with the same therapist for 20 years and was worried about finding someone else I would click with. She is great!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Erica

Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Self Esteem

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in Washington, DC

10 years in practice

Ages served: 18-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Erica accepts 22 insurers

Aetna

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS HMO

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS PPO

Carelon

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare DC

Multi Plan PHCS

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Erica

Erica is licensed in the state of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and a Board Certified Art Therapist. She has an extensive history of working with clients suffering from co-occurring disorders. Erica feels that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower and engage those isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain.

Erica received her Master's degree in Art Therapy from George Washington University, with a focus on Trauma-Informed Care. Erica believes whole-heartedly in the healing power of creativity, incorporating both integrative and cognitive approaches to foster growth and empower clients towards obtaining their goals set forth in therapy. Her nurturing spirit helps clients discover their true potential.

Utilizing an integrative approach that implements CBT, DBT, positive psychology, and person-centered care enables Erica to maximize the therapeutic value of an integrated approach to heal, empower, and engage those isolated by their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, and self script to provide innovative therapy for her clients.

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

My provider is amazing. I was with the same therapist for 20 years and was worried about finding someone else I would click with. She is great!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Erica

Absolutely love the providers I currently have at Thriveworks and they have both made a substantial amount of progress to my treatment.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Erica

Erica is wonderful!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Erica

Erika is wonderful, thoughtful and challenges me with thoughtful and sometimes difficult questions. I feel seen by her.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Erica

Get to know Erica

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

To support people in actualizing their full potential.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Change can come from the smallest step.

What inspires you?

Continued growth along the journey - Aha moments are inspirational!

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Straightforward and compassionate.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I want to understand how I might be of service for them on their journey.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Run, hike, explore and spend time with family.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

Determined and self motivated individual.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Addiction, Self Esteem, Divorce, Substance Use, Alcohol Use, Career Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Gender Identity / Transgender, Sports Performance, Social Anxiety, Seniors & Geriatric, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Gambling, Dual Diagnosis, Codependency, Body Image Issues, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships, Life Transition, Bipolar Disorder, Women’s Issues, Infidelity, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, LGBTQIA+

ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Any / Eclectic, Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Jungian, Gestalt