Erica Gissentanner-Bush

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, family-oriented, and someone who genuinely loves people and meaningful conversation. I hold a dual Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy, with advanced training in grief and trauma.

I'm warm, down-to-earth, compassionate, and honest. I value authenticity and believe there is room in therapy for meaningful conversations, difficult emotions, reflection, and even laughter. I created Mindz That Matter from my belief that our emotional well-being deserves the same attention we give other important areas of our lives.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy cooking, good food, being outdoors, and spending time in nature. As a therapist, I bring my clinical experience, my humanity, and a genuine commitment to creating a space where you can simply be yourself.

I call my therapeutic space The Service Bay. Much like a car, we can run, run, run—sometimes ignoring the signs that something needs attention until the “check engine” light comes on. I see therapy as a space to slow down, pay attention to those signs, and understand what may need care.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and individualized. I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, solution-focused strategies, psychoeducation, and relational interventions, tailoring treatment to the needs of each client.

I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. I meet you where you are, recognize the strengths you already bring, and work alongside you toward meaningful change.

Your first session is a space for you to talk and be heard. You don't have to arrive knowing exactly what to say, where to begin, or how to explain everything you're feeling. We'll start wherever you are.

I'll listen to what brought you to therapy, what has been weighing on you, and what you hope will be different. We'll also talk about what you want from therapy and begin identifying goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you.

Think of it as our first look at the “check engine” light—not rushing to fix anything, but taking the time to understand what it's been trying to tell you.

Most importantly, this first session gives us an opportunity to connect. You can ask questions, get a feel for me as your therapist, and decide whether this feels like a space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and do the work you came to therapy to do.