I am a Physician Assistant with specialized training in psychiatry and perinatal mental health. 

Have you ever felt rushed through a mental health visit, or like you were reduced to “just” a diagnosis or a list of symptoms? You are more than that. You are a complex, whole person with a story that deserves to be seen and understood.

Erika practices through a holistic, compassionate, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ inclusive lens, with a strong focus on quality of life. She is deeply committed to building a meaningful level of trust with each client, creating a therapeutic alliance grounded in safety, curiosity, and collaboration. She takes the time to truly understand each person, exploring their mental health across the lifespan while thoughtfully integrating medical history . Her evaluations are thorough, and her care is carefully tailored to reflect each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals.

Erika believes that medication, when used thoughtfully, can be a powerful and life-changing tool. She takes a minimalistic and intentional approach to prescribing, aiming for the lowest effective doses and continuing medications only when they provide clear benefit. Alongside medication management, she regularly checks in on sleep, nutrition, movement, and social support, recognizing that mental wellness extends far beyond prescriptions. To complement this, Erika incorporates brief supportive therapy into sessions. Her style is warm and welcoming, and patients often leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about their path forward.