Erin Stevens

(she/her)
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

I am a Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapist Associate providing therapy for children, couples, families, and adult individuals. I work collaboratively with clients to understand their goals for therapy, tailoring the type of work we do to clients’ unique needs. I believe that life is not a predictable path and hardships cannot be overcome in isolation. My role is to walk beside you supportively as you discover what you are needing. Whether it be building deeper relationships, navigating life stressors, or processing past traumas, I utilize warmth, creativity, and playfulness to move with you towards healing. I am mindful of how oppressive systems impact marginalized folks, and strive to make therapy a safe and affirming space for all identities.

I pull from a variety of modalities, emphasizing an experiential approach rooted in the belief that every child is a good kid and every parent is doing their best. My work is informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Humanism, Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory, and Polyvagal Theory. When working with children and families, I incorporate a variety of expressive art and both directive and nondirective play therapy techniques. Prior to getting an M.A. in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy, I had a degree and career in art and design. I also have additional training on trauma informed approaches, play therapy, and neurodiversity in both adults and children.

As a parent, I have deep compassion and empathy for how messy, vulnerable, and confusing parenting and the journey to it can be, and the impact it can have on our relationships to ourselves and others. I recognize the sensitivity that can emerge as we navigate caregiving for our own children while also making sense of how we were parented. I believe that the best way to build healthy communities is to support the caregivers and individuals within them. I enjoy supporting clients through perinatal and postpartum mental health, and helping caregivers and children overcome challenging behaviors or childhood trauma.

Outside of work, I enjoy biking with my family around the city, scheming future house projects, gardening, and wishing I had more time in the day for ceramics and sewing.