Erika Erickson, LCSW

Ready to Get to Know You, No Rush at All

I started college wanting to be a teacher, but a class on special education and kids at risk opened my eyes to everything a child carries into a classroom besides their backpack. I changed my major to social work that year and I've never looked back.

I'm Erika Erickson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at The Counseling Center at PCHAS in Cypress, Texas. I meet with kids and teens in person as much as I can, and I offer virtual sessions for adults and some teens. Wherever we meet, my goal is the same: to help you and your family feel safe, understood, and a little lighter.

How I Can Help You and Your Family

• Helping kids name big feelings and find the words for them

• Guiding families through the ups and downs of foster care and adoption

• Teaching parents TBRI®, a trauma-informed model for helping kids

• Supporting adults through anxiety, depression, and life's big transitions

• Supporting teens and young adults through anxiety, depression, and relationships

• Walking alongside adult adoptees as they process their story and their identity

Kids Speak Through Play. I Learn to Listen.

In my sessions with kids, play leads the way. I let a child choose the activity and set the pace, because that sense of control naturally builds trust between us. I'm not reading too much into every little thing, but I am watching for patterns and meaning. I find creative ways to help children put a name to things that are hard to explain or understand.

Parents, you are an important part of this process, and I want you to feel included in every step of the way. I check in with parents regularly, usually about once a month, to share what I'm noticing and talk through simple ways you can support your child at home. This rhythm also helps your child build trust in our sessions together, which makes the whole process work better for everyone.

For My Adult Clients, This Is Your Time

I also work one-on-one with adults, including young adults just starting to navigate life on their own. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, a hard season, or you're simply ready to understand yourself better, this space is yours. I bring the same warmth and patience to these sessions that I bring to my work with families, because everyone deserves a space to be fully known.

Trauma-Informed, TBRI®, and Adoption-Competent

I'm a Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) Practitioner, and I love helping parents understand what's really going on underneath their child's behavior and helping adults understand what's still shaping them from their own past. Many of the kids I work with have experience with foster care and/or adoption, and I approach every family from a trauma-informed place. I also walk alongside adoptees of all ages and others in their adoption circle as they work through identity, birth family relationships, and the complicated, beautiful parts of that journey.

Before Your First Session

I don't walk into a session with the expectation that you'll necessarily feel comfortable to completely open up right away. Let's just get to know each other. There's a reason you're here, and you deserve to feel comfortable and safe while we figure out the rest together.

What Makes a Session with Me Feel Different

I put real thought into preparing for every session. I work hard to see things from your perspective and give you room to open up at your own speed. I use humor when it fits. Sometimes a teenage client might teach me something I’m not cool enough to know anymore, while an adult client and I can laugh about the relatable chaos of balancing work, family, and everything in between. Either way, it's usually a fun moment we share. Connection matters most to me, so I meet you where you are to make our time together feel like a space where you can just be yourself.

When I'm Not in the Office

Outside of work, you'll find me chasing after my kids as we play and learn together. I enjoy reading, baking, and cooking, as well as catching up on my favorite podcasts.

Education & Training

• Bachelor of Art: Hope College

• Master of Social Work: Grand Valley State University

• Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Practitioner

Let's Take the First Step Together

If you're not sure what to expect, that's okay. You don't need a plan or the right words. You just need to show up. I'd be honored to get to know you and your family and help you find your way forward.

Read more about Erika's license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas.