I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with almost 20 years of experience working as Clinical and Medical Social Worker. I have had the honor to work with clients with a wide range of life circumstances including chronic illness and disability, terminal illness and end of life, and supporting adults and their families navigate complex medical systems by way of providing empathic, mindful, and client-centered care. The individuals I've worked with have histories of addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and immigration issues. My previous clients have been multi-cultural, POC, and LGBTQA. Through this work, I've had the privilege to counsel individuals and families in moments of great fragility and unknown. My style is warm, calm, empowering and present. It is extremely important that the individuals I work with feel safe, heard and provided with the opportunity to identify the areas of which they would like to focus on in counseling without judgement or bias. My approach combines mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and humanistic therapies. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

At our first session, I will inquire about what has lead you here, and ask additional questions to learn more about you, your strengths and your areas for growth and development. I will offer a chance to set some goals, short-term and long-term, and overall assess whether we are a good match for your counseling needs.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strengths are the ability to connect with a very diverse group of patients.

About Erin Schwartz