Erin King

I’m a warm, attuned therapist who believes therapy isn’t a magic wand—it’s a meaningful space to bear witness and be witnessed.

I earned my master’s degree in Social Work and have specialized experience in oncology counseling and grief work. In oncology counseling, I support individuals navigating diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, recurrence, and the emotional complexities that accompany medical uncertainty. As a bereavement counselor, I’ve worked alongside individuals and families coping with loss, anticipatory grief, and the adjustment to life after profound change.

I identify as a cisgender woman in a larger body and work with clients who want to cultivate more peaceful, respectful relationships with their bodies and with food. I practice from a Health at Every Size (HAES)–aligned perspective and support clients in unpacking the impact of diet culture, weight stigma, and internalized body narratives with curiosity, compassion, and autonomy.

Credentials & Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Oncology Social Work Certified (OSW-C), Certified Grief Professional (CGP), Past certification in Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Work (APHSW-C)

I take a collaborative approach and draw from evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailoring our work to your needs, goals, and pace.

Language matters deeply to me. The words we use—both out loud and in our self-talk—shape how we experience ourselves and the world. Together, we pay attention to those patterns and gently shift them when they no longer serve you. I also find expressive arts to be powerful tools for healing, and for clients who are interested, I incorporate writing and drawing exercises to help process difficult experiences and release limiting beliefs.

In our first session, clients can expect a grounded, supportive, and engaged space where we begin exploring what’s bringing them to therapy and what they hope might feel different in their lives. I aim to create an environment where people feel comfortable being honest, curious, and fully themselves.

While I remain strengths-focused and compassionate, I also gently challenge patterns, beliefs, or ways of coping that may no longer be serving you. Together, we’ll identify goals that feel meaningful and realistic, while moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable for you.

The first session is also an opportunity for both of us to determine whether working together feels like the right fit. I believe the therapeutic relationship matters deeply, and I will never be offended if you decide another therapist may better meet your needs.