Hey, I'm Erin, and I love being a mental health counselor. I started my career as a preschool teacher, determined to save the world one child at a time. My father, the original Cooley, was a social worker who inspired my love of working with and helping people. Wanting to make a greater impact on the success of children and families, I pursued a Masters in Counseling. This began my journey into the world of mental health and it has truly been a journey of purpose for me. I tell my clients that I am a "geek" for counseling and I am always absorbing new information about the mental health field. I have been working as a trauma-informed therapist for many years. I am trained/certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and, more recently, EMDR. I take into account the whole person, understanding that many factors make up health. I am creative in utilizing many modalities to help you achieve your goals with your mental health and overall well-being. I deeply believe in the natural desire for each person to reach wholeness and believe you are the expert of yourself. I desire to guide, support and challenge you to reach your fullest, actualized self.

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

During our first session we complete a comprehensive clinical interview where we will discuss your reasoning's for wanting therapy including symptoms and concerns. We will discuss your personal history and possible stressful or traumatic events that may be contributing to your current symptoms. We will then create a treatment plan and discuss what modalities of treatment will best fit. Overall we will get to know each other a bit and you will be able to decide if we are a good fit and that you feel I can help you with your goals.

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

My biggest strengths lie in my understanding of how trauma can underpin so many of our current mental and physical symptoms. I also have extensive knowledge of human development and have years of parenting education under my belt as well. I work with humans who suffer from anxiety, depression and/or burnout.

About Erin Cooley-Gross