Dr. Erik Wilkerson

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My Training

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a graduate of the PGSP–Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, a program known for its rigorous academic training and emphasis on evidence-based care. There, I received instruction and mentorship from some of the leading clinicians and researchers in the country. My practice draws on specialized training and extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, and comprehensive psychological assessment.

My Approach to Therapy

My clinical approach is focused, compassionate, and results-oriented. I work actively with clients to identify what’s holding them back, and to build the tools and insight needed to move forward with clarity and confidence. For individuals, I use CBT to help shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. For couples, I use EFT to deepen emotional connection, improve communication, and restore trust. Whether I’m working with a client facing anxiety, burnout, or relationship conflict, my aim is always the same: to help you reconnect with your strength, values, and capacity for meaningful change.

My Professional Background

Before becoming a psychologist, I served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Leading diverse teams in high-stress environments taught me how to connect across differences—with people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and personalities. That experience continues to shape my work today. I bring a grounded, nonjudgmental presence to therapy, and I take seriously the responsibility of earning each client’s trust. My passion—both then and now—is helping individuals become the strongest, most authentic version of themselves.

I think of individual therapy as occurring in two phases:

1) Symptom reduction

2) Self-actualization

Symptom Reduction

For symptom reduction, I use an extremely effective form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy called TEAM CBT. TEAM CBT is structured to deliver rapid, lasting change for a wide range of challenges. Unlike approaches that require lengthy commitments, my goal is to equip you with the skills and tools to control your symptoms and ultimately be be your own therapist, often within 8-12 sessions.

TEAM CBT helps individuals break free from old narratives and habits that no longer serve them. With this approach, I have successfully supported people navigating anxiety (including panic attacks and phobias), depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and stressful life transitions.

Self-Actualization

Once we’ve achieved symptom relief and met your initial treatment goals, I am happy to offer a deeper journey towards self-actualization through the use of psychodynamic approaches. In this phase of therapy we explore the roots of your experiences to foster greater insight and further growth.

I equip my clients with specific tools to navigate their personal challenges.