Erica Shmilovich

I decided to enter this field because I found that people gravitated towards me in times of distress. I find that I have a very natural, down to earth way of connecting with people and making them feel comfortable, even in their most vulnerable moments.

I work best with clients who are committed to the process, recognizing that it takes time and work to make progress and I am here to walk alongside you in this journey.

That it's a partnership. There is no power struggle here; it's an equal playing field. Everyone experiences difficulties with their mental health in one way or another - even therapists! We are all human and deserve to be treated with kindness and respect. 

The first session will be a lot of information gathering in a conversational manner. I will work to create a safe, secure space for our work moving forward and allow clients to be in the driver's seat if they so choose. I work at the client's pace although I will challenge as I see fit and appropriate.

I have been in the client's shoes and know what that experience is like and what's helped me. I try to put myself in my client's shoes and see things from their perspective so I can best help.

I recognize that everyone is an individual and that your struggles differ from someone else's experiences. I try to meet every client where they are and acknowledge that everyone is at a different place in their mental health journey.