Erin Gray
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I’ve had the privilege of supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, grief, and major life transitions since 2014. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and my work is grounded in both professional training and a genuine belief that people deserve a place where they can be heard without judgment. After years of providing in-person therapy, I transitioned to fully virtual care in 2020. Today, I provide accessible, flexible telehealth services to adults in Florida and Vermont, allowing clients to receive support from a place where they feel comfortable and safe.
I believe therapy can hold both the hard stuff and moments of lightness—because laughter and genuine connection are part of healing, too.
My clinical work is also informed by lived experience. I’ve navigated grief, significant life transitions, and having cancer twice. These experiences are not the focus of my work, but they have shaped how I show up as a therapist—grounded, present, and respectful of the complexity of what people carry. I understand that healing is not linear and that sometimes strength simply means getting through the day. I work with adults who may look like they’re managing everything on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. My approach is collaborative, practical, and paced to your readiness. I draw from CBT, mindfulness-based strategies, trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy, focusing on both insight and practical tools for everyday life. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform, have everything figured out, or push through alone. If something in your life isn’t working the way you want it to, therapy can be a place to slow down, understand what’s happening, and begin moving forward.
First session
The relationship we build is one of the most important parts of therapy. In our first sessions, we’ll take time to get to know you—what’s been going on, what feels difficult right now, and what you’re hoping might feel different. We’ll begin clarifying your goals together, without pressure to have everything figured out on day one. My goal is to create a space where you can exhale a little—where you don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or hold it all together. Sessions are supportive, steady, and real. Therapy can bring up hard things, but I stay grounded with you through them. I bring warmth, honesty, and sometimes humor when it fits—not to minimize what you’re experiencing, but to keep things human and connected. Some clients want practical tools right away—ways to calm anxiety, manage difficult thoughts, or feel more in control day to day. Others need more space to talk things through and understand what they’re carrying emotionally. Most people need a combination of both. I tailor sessions to you rather than following a rigid formula. As we work together, we’ll connect patterns, build insight, and develop tools you can actually use in everyday life. Over time, the goal is to help you feel more supported, more steady, and more confident navigating what you’re dealing with. Most importantly, I want you to feel seen and understood. Therapy works best when you don’t feel alone in it—and that’s what we begin building from the very first session.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is creating a space where people feel comfortable being honest and showing up as they are. I’m warm, grounded, and compassionate, while also being practical and willing to gently challenge clients when it can help them move forward. I bring both clinical training and lived experience to my work, which has helped me develop a genuine understanding of how complicated life can be. I’m particularly comfortable sitting with uncertainty, grief, health-related challenges, and major life transitions without rushing people through the process. My approach is integrative and individualized. I draw from CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, humanistic approaches, and my EMDR training (Levels 1 and 2, currently in consultation), adapting my approach to what each client needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all formula. I also believe therapy should connect to real life. When appropriate, I incorporate practical grounding, self-care, and nature-based strategies—including gardening—to help clients build tools they can use between sessions. Most importantly, I value the trust clients place in me. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can think out loud, make sense of what you’re experiencing, find your voice, and work toward meaningful change without having to have everything figured out first.
Ideal clients
I work best with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a major life transition. This may show up as anxiety that has been building over time, periods of depression or low motivation, chronic stress, or the emotional impact of relationship changes, divorce, caregiving responsibilities, or health concerns. I’m especially a good fit for people who want a collaborative approach that is both reflective and practical. Some sessions may focus more on understanding patterns, emotions, and experiences in depth, while others may focus on building tools for managing anxiety, regulating emotions, and feeling more steady day to day. I also work well with people who are ready for change but don’t want therapy to feel overly clinical or distant. My style is warm, steady, and down-to-earth. We move at a pace that feels manageable, with a focus on helping you feel clearer, more supported, and more connected to yourself. Ultimately, the clients I work best with aren’t looking for someone to “fix” them. They’re looking for a space where they can better understand themselves, feel less alone in what they’re carrying, and begin creating real, sustainable shifts in how they move through their lives.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
I use an eclectic, integrative approach that draws from Humanistic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, EMDR, and other evidence-based techniques. Rather than relying on one therapeutic model, I tailor my approach to each client and their individual needs, goals, and readiness for change. Integrating different therapeutic approaches allows me to work with the whole person and respond to the complexity of each individual’s experiences. Depending on what you’re working through, sessions may focus on developing insight, identifying patterns, building practical coping skills, processing difficult experiences, or creating meaningful changes in your everyday life. My goal is to provide therapy that is both compassionate and practical, while giving you the flexibility to explore what works best for you. I believe therapy should be collaborative, and we can adjust our approach as your needs and goals evolve.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use an eclectic, integrative approach that draws from Humanistic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, EMDR, and other evidence-based techniques. Rather than relying on one therapeutic model, I tailor my approach to each client and their individual needs, goals, and readiness for change. Integrating different therapeutic approaches allows me to work with the whole person and respond to the complexity of each individual’s experiences. Depending on what you’re working through, sessions may focus on developing insight, identifying patterns, building practical coping skills, processing difficult experiences, or creating meaningful changes in your everyday life. My goal is to provide therapy that is both compassionate and practical, while giving you the flexibility to explore what works best for you. I believe therapy should be collaborative, and we can adjust our approach as your needs and goals evolve.
Humanistic
I use a humanistic, strength-based approach that focuses on the whole person and the strengths, resources, and resilience you already possess. Rather than focusing only on what is difficult or what needs to change, we explore what is working, what matters to you, and what you want your life to look like. I believe people are capable of growth and change when they have the right support and space to understand themselves. My role is to help you build confidence, strengthen your sense of agency, and discover solutions that feel meaningful and realistic for you.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I regularly incorporate mindfulness-based approaches to help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and difficult emotions. Mindfulness can help you become more aware of what you’re experiencing and learn to respond to life’s challenges rather than automatically react to them. In sessions, I may use techniques such as breathwork, grounding exercises, body scans, and present-moment awareness. These practices can help you reconnect with yourself, create space between your thoughts and emotions, and feel more grounded when life feels overwhelming. Mindfulness can be used on its own or integrated with other approaches, including CBT and EMDR, depending on your goals and needs. My goal is to help you develop practical skills you can carry with you outside of therapy and use in everyday life.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based, trauma-focused approach that can help clients process distressing or overwhelming experiences in a safe, structured way. Rather than focusing only on talking about difficult experiences, EMDR helps clients process memories and experiences that may continue to feel emotionally or physically distressing. EMDR may be helpful for trauma-related symptoms such as anxiety, intrusive thoughts, emotional reactivity, distressing memories, or feeling stuck in patterns connected to past experiences. As the work progresses, clients may develop new perspectives on what happened and feel less overwhelmed or controlled by those experiences. I have completed EMDR Levels 1 and 2 training and am currently participating in consultation. I integrate EMDR with other therapeutic approaches based on each client’s needs, goals, and readiness. My focus is always on creating a safe, collaborative process and moving at a pace that feels manageable for the client.
Location
Virtual sessions