Erika Piloto

Do you find yourself constantly overthinking, questioning yourself, putting everyone else's needs first, or wondering why the same emotional and relationship patterns keep showing up? Therapy can help you understand not only what you're experiencing, but why.

Hi, I'm Erika, a Licensed Therapist with over 11 years of experience helping teens, young adults, college students, young professionals, and women in their 20's-30's navigate anxiety, relationship and attachment challenges, life transitions, body image and disordered eating concerns, trauma, and trauma-driven patterns such as low self-worth, perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and difficulty setting boundaries.

The heart of my practice is supporting women throughout different stages of life—from navigating the demands of college and early adulthood to relationships, career transitions, motherhood, and everything in between. I believe therapy is more than learning coping skills—it's about understanding the patterns that have shaped you, reconnecting with yourself, and creating lasting change.

I frequently support clients with:

• Anxiety, depression, panic, and chronic stress

• Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and trauma-driven patterns

• Body image concerns and disordered eating

• Relationship and attachment challenges

• Life transitions, burnout, and identity shifts

• Self-worth and women's emotional wellness

No two people experience life the same way, so therapy shouldn't be one-size-fits-all. I tailor each session to your unique needs while balancing insight with practical strategies that create meaningful change.

I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to strengthen emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and relationships. I also incorporate attachment-based, relational, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and solution-focused approaches to better understand how past experiences continue to influence your present.

For clients who desire it, I thoughtfully integrate Christian faith with evidence-based therapy, supporting both emotional and spiritual healing.

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel both supported and challenged to grow. My style is warm, genuine, and collaborative, creating an environment where you can be honest without fear of judgment while also being encouraged to step outside the patterns that are no longer serving you.

Together, we'll celebrate progress, work through setbacks with curiosity rather than criticism, and move at a pace that feels right for you. My hope is that you'll leave each session with greater clarity, increased confidence, and practical tools that empower you to navigate life's challenges well beyond our time together.

Get to know me better:

📱 Instagram: @erikapiloto.lcsw

🌐 www.lifewaycounseling.net