You deserve a therapist who truly sees you.

I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and life transitions, with advanced training in EMDR therapy. I work with adults, teens, and couples who are ready to move through pain rather than around it — and who want a therapist who will be honest, warm, and fully present with them.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Together, we'll draw from evidence-based methods — including EMDR, CBT, and attachment-based approaches — to build something that actually fits your life.

Outside the therapy room, I'm a reader, a slow-morning person, and someone who believes strongly in the power of being in nature. I bring all of who I am to this work — and I welcome all of who you are.

Erika Ptak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals seeking healing and personal growth. She is EMDR-trained and uses a trauma-informed, person-centered, integrative approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. Erika strives to create a supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring difficult experiences, building self awareness and developing healthier ways of coping and connecting. She recognizes each person’s strengths, individuality, and capacity for growth while honoring their experiences and personal pace in therapy. Erika is fluent in English and Japanese and welcomes the opportunity to work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families, with a particular focus on anxiety, school-related stress, identity development, and family transitions. I'm also passionate about supporting the mental health of first- and second-generation immigrants.

My therapeutic approach weaves together play therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and family systems work. I meet clients where they are — whether that means talking, drawing, or simply sitting together in silence.

Outside of work, I love cooking, reading literary fiction, and exploring local farmers markets. I find that staying curious about the world makes me a more present and creative therapist.