Erika Messih

With my client-centered approach to therapy, I aim to create a safe environment where my client will feel understood, safe and supported. By encouraging self awareness, identifying possible contributing factors, and building skills for beneficial change, clients should feel an increased sense of well-being, confidence and life satisfaction. In couples work, I help clients explore their relationship systems to increase greater levels of communication, understanding, empathy, and connection.

I am primarily a relational, client-centered therapist, which means that I aim to truly understand the client and their struggles, and collaboratively tailor treatment with what will work best for the unique person and situation. This may include CBT or ACT to focus on disordered thoughts or behaviors, DBT for skill development, or Systems therapy and Attachment to examine relationship patterns.

You can expect my approach to be empathic, supportive and collaborative to address the issues you are struggling with, the results you want, and a treatment plan that fits. I hope you will leave feeling heard and understood with a positive, hopeful and empowered path forward.