Dr. Erika Collins-Frazier

Dr. Erika Collins-Frazier ("Dr. E") is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of unwavering dedication in the field of mental health (licensed in AZ, MN, and OH). With a Master of Professional Counseling and a Master of Forensic Counseling from Argosy University and a Doctorate of Organizational Leadership with an emphasis on mental health from Grand Canyon University, Dr. E has mastered various therapeutic approaches. Dr. E has played an instrumental role in healing individuals grappling with a wide array of mental health challenges. As a clinician, Dr. E has supported individuals through complex life challenges, transitions, trauma, grief, burnout, and identity work. Today, she is especially passionate about creating space for therapists and mental health professionals who often give so much to others while quietly holding their own pain. Dr. E understands the emotional labor of this work — and the deep need for spaces where you can just be.

**Dr. E is licensed in ARIZONA, MINNESOTA, and OHIO

Dr. E approaches therapy with warmth, intention, and an unwavering commitment to creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Her style is integrative and trauma-informed, blending clinical expertise with a deep respect for each client’s individual journey.

Dr. E draws from a wide range of evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and trauma therapy. She is also highly skilled in crisis intervention and guiding clients through the intricate emotional layers of complicated grief.

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. E believes in meeting people where they are — honoring their strengths while helping them challenge limiting beliefs and unhelpful patterns. Her sessions are collaborative, reflective, and grounded in practical tools that promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience.

Whether working with individuals facing burnout, loss, trauma, or transition, Dr. E brings a compassionate, steady presence to the therapeutic relationship. She is especially passionate about supporting fellow therapists and healers — those who spend their lives helping others, but who also deserve a safe place to be held and supported.

Clients working with Dr. E can expect a therapeutic space that is compassionate, grounded, and tailored to their unique needs. Known for her deep empathy and ability to connect on a human level, Dr. E creates a safe and nonjudgmental environment where healing, reflection, and growth can unfold organically.

Clients often leave sessions with practical tools for emotional regulation, greater self-awareness, and renewed clarity about their values, boundaries, and goals. Through her integrative and trauma-informed approach, Dr. E helps clients navigate life’s challenges — from grief and anxiety to burnout and identity exploration — while also empowering them to reconnect with their own inner wisdom.

Dr. E is especially passionate about “helping the helpers.” As a therapist who supports other mental health professionals, educators, and caregivers, she understands the emotional toll of being in a giving role. Her work is centered on replenishing those who are often expected to hold space for others, offering a place where they can feel supported, seen, and restored.

Beyond the therapy room, Dr. E has served as a mental health advocate across school systems, community spaces, and organizational leadership. Clients can trust that they are working with someone who not only understands the clinical side of care, but also the real-world impact of stress, compassion fatigue, and systemic challenges.