"And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ― Anaïs Nin.
Erica Thiem is a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's most challenging and painful moments. Through her warm and empathetic approach, Erica creates a safe space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. She values the power of connection and uses the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for exploring her clients' thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, Erica helps her clients uncover the root causes of their struggles, fostering self-awareness and resilience.
By tailoring every session to her clients' unique needs, Erica equips them with tools and insights to heal, thrive, and live a fulfilling life. She transforms life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment, guiding her clients toward a life aligned with their true selves.
Why Erica Thiem?
- Empathetic and Client-Centered: Erica prioritizes creating a nurturing and collaborative space for growth.
- Tailored Counseling Techniques: With training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and more, Erica adapts her approach to meet each client's needs.
- Diverse and Compassionate Experience: Erica's professional journey includes supporting individuals in crisis, mentoring young adults, and fostering cross-cultural connections.
Professional Background
Erica holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Her approach incorporates techniques from person-centered therapy, emotional-focused therapy (EFT), Gestalt therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavioral activation. She completed an externship in EFT in 2022 and has advanced training in DBT.
Before transitioning to Colorado, Erica worked in various settings, including inpatient mental health centers and hospitals in Wisconsin and Minnesota, where she provided compassionate care and support to individuals and families. Her diverse background also includes tutoring children and refugees, co-hosting a bilingual language exchange group, and mentoring young campers as an equestrian camp counselor.
Specialties
- Adolescents and Teens: Anxiety, depression, self-injury, social challenges, and suicidal ideation.
- Individual Counseling: Addressing OCD, abuse, perfectionism, self-esteem, and worrying.
- Marriage and Couples Therapy: Alternative relationships, communication issues, intimacy, and attachment.
- Growth-Oriented Counseling: Empowerment, career counseling, and spirituality.
- Life Transitions: Grief, illness, retirement, and geographical changes.
Begin Your Journey with Erica
Erica Thiem is passionate about helping individuals find healing, growth, and alignment. Whether navigating a challenging transition or seeking personal development, Erica is here to guide you. Contact Foundations Counseling to take the first step toward your transformation journey.
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