Lora Erickson

What is your therapy style?
“My style is warm, non-judgmental, compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative. When working with me, my goal is to provide you with an immediate sense of acceptance, affirmation, and the utmost care.”

What is different about your therapy approach?
“I utilize an eclectic theoretical foundation to provide individually tailored services to my clients. I use techniques from approaches such as cognitive processing theory, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative-based, person-centered, and rational-emotive theories to best meet the diverse needs that individuals. I find great value in wonder and curiosity throughout the therapeutic process.”

Who do you primarily work with?
“I enjoy working with a variety of diverse people, especially young adults. I do my very best work with individuals aged 18-55. I have extensive experience in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, those with anxiety and stress, LGBTQ+ issues, and general relationship challenges.”

How do you describe success with a client?
“I consider the vast majority of my therapeutic encounters to be successes! Oftentimes, because I am treating complex trauma, I develop long-term relationships with my patients. However, the general trend is that we begin meeting weekly or biweekly, depending on the severity of symptoms and level of expressed need. After working closely together for a few months, or even up to and beyond a year, patients will reduce how often they see me to every other week, then every 3rd, and finally monthly. This is a typical pattern, but there are, of course, exceptions. Patients often understand their needs and feel empowered to reduce their therapy while recognizing that maintaining a therapeutic relationship and connection is very wise and healthy, even when things are both quantitatively and qualitatively better.”