Erika Holmes MFT
Erika Holmes MFT
 
 

ERIKA HOLMES

Therapist, Coach, Life Enthusiast

 
 
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I KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO BE DISCONNECTED. I KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO STRUGGLE WITH MOOD, LIFE CHANGES, GRIEF, AND IDENTITY.

I also know, from my own struggles, countless hours of study, and years of clinical work with clients, how to fight demons and doubts and somehow still create a juicy, messy, fun-filled life.

They say “those who can’t do, teach”. And sure, I have a lot of tools, theories, and skills I can teach you. But I also CAN (and do!) DO. So I don’t want to just teach and keep everything up in our heads --I want to lead and have this be an embodied experience. 

I want to lead like a Sherpa. I have lived my whole life on the mountains of anxiety, depression, trauma, and late-diagnosed neurodiversity. I’ve spent a good amount of time clearing a path through an eating disorder and dysfunctional relationships. I’ve studied my own path and others, gathered tools and learned patterns, and have tricks to weather storms. 

But I only can and only will move as fast and far as you can stay with me and feel safe. Not always comfy, but safe. Im responsive to your ideas on where you want to go, and how you want to get there. And I will insist that we stop to enjoy the views and accomplishments along the way!   

I like blending training, experience, being in the moment, a little madness and a bit of magic…

01.
Schooling

BA in Organizational Communications with a minor in MultiMedia Design from Pepperdine University 2003

MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University 2006

Post Graduate course work for Board Certified Behavior Analyist certification from South Florida University 2009

02.
Clinical Experience

Licensed Marriage and Family Theraist since 2008 in CA and 2014 in CO

Intern at Bella Vita Partial Hospitalization (Adult and Adolescent units), LA, CA, 2006-2008

Clinical Supervisor at STAR Autism, LA, CA, 2008-2010

DBT group therapist at Milestone Ranch Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center, Malibu, CA, 2009-2010

Group and Individual DBT therapist at Bridges to Recovery, Pacific Palisades, CA, 2009-2012

DBT Therapist onset on “Rehab with Dr Drew” 2012

Supervisor and Lead Clinician at Westside DBT, LA, CA 2011-2015

Primary Therapist at ERC’s In-Patient and Residential Unit, Denver, CO, 2015-2016

Lead Clinician at Colorado Couples and Family Therapy, 2016-2025

03.
Specialized Training

Extensively trained in DBT, ACT, IFS, PET-C, EFT

Psychadelic Integration and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy certification with Fluence

6 week Somatic Experiencing course on finding safety in the body and regulating the nervous system with Holistic Life Navigation

AEDP workshops by Karen Pando Mars and Diana Fosha on therapeutic techniques for deep healing and transforming relational shame

Certified Autism Specialitist with PESI

Certificate in Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies with Linda Thai

 
 
 
 

A good therapist brings their whole self to the session.

According to Richard Schwartz, founder of IFS, “Self” energy is compassionate, curious, creative, calm, confident, courageous, connected.

This is the energy you deserve and can expect here.

 
 
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Like all of us, this section is a work in progress

Stay tuned…..

 
 
 

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