THERAPIST & FOUNDER

Erica Nelson, LCSW

For couples trying to better their relationship while juggling the chaos of life.

Hi! I’m Erica.

Life in the Bay Area is fast paced and demanding. There is always something else to focus on instead of your relationship. Kids. Work. Family. Once upon a time you planned to build this life with your partner, now it feels like that life is getting in between you.

Deciding to start couples therapy doesn’t have to be scary. We’ve all seen the judgy look on friend’s faces when they gossip about “that couple they know” who needed therapy. This is BS. Being in therapy as a couple doesn’t mean your relationship is over. It may not even mean it’s in trouble.

If we work together we’ll start with a thorough assessment. The first 2-3 sessions will give me a chance to learn about you as a couple. More importantly, we’ll see if we’re a good fit and you feel comfortable working with me. I have so much respect for all the couples I see. I love getting to witness the growth and change that happens in my office.

  • I became a therapist by accident. Thank you to organic chemistry for killing my dreams of becoming a pharmacist. This turned out to be the best thing that could have happened! 

    As a new therapist I worked primarily with teens, families and young adults. Most of my clients were living with intense, painful emotions that caused suicidal thoughts, addictions, self- harm and challenging relationships. Over time I realized how much I looked forward to helping my clients work on their relationships. I decided to focus primarily on couples work and have been for the last few years. 

    If you’re looking for a super formal, buttoned up therapist- that’s not me. I see my clients as equals. From my perspective successful therapy is without power differentials.

    • Masters in Social Work, Simmons College, 2015

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California

    • CA LCSW 86142

 
 

SPECIALTIES:

  • Couples Therapy

MODALITIES:

  • DBT

  • Gottman Method

  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

  • Life transition/ crisis stabilization

RATE:

  • $180-225/ Session