Erika Santosuosso

I’m a trauma-informed therapist, EMDRIA Certified, and currently deepening my work as a CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) candidate. I specialize in helping people navigate the impact of trauma — especially relational trauma — and the ways it can echo through our lives, our relationships, and our sense of self.

I hold a Master’s degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and have a professional background in addiction recovery and community mental health. Whether it’s longstanding attachment wounds, toxic relationship cycles, or the weight of developmental or systemic trauma, I offer a grounded, compassionate space to do the deep work. My practice is rooted in anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ allied values — because healing requires safety, dignity, and belonging.

Above all, I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves — to understand how past pain has shaped them, and to build a more present, joyful, and authentic life from that understanding. If that sounds like something you're ready for, I’d be honored to support you on the path.

I am very relational and eclectic in my practice; therapy is not a one size fits all treatment. I make it a point to ensure whatever interventions used feel most effective to my clients, and this is something we discuss and discover together.

In our first session I will ask you to share about what brings you to therapy and what goals you have. I will also offer an opportunity for you to ask me questions to ensure I am the right clinician for you!