Erika Venegas

My communication style

I aim to create an environment in session where a client feels heard, supported, comfortable, and understood. My approach in session is empathy and compassion, without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

When I was 14, my father passed away from cancer, and when I was 17, my older brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Throughout my life, I have led a life filled with anger, resentment, depression, and anxiety. However, after some time, I found I needed to heal and find a way forward, which led me to seek therapy.

My goals for you

I work with individuals to identify the client's needs. Together, we create goals based on the needs. I seek to go at the pace of the client when working on their treatment goal throughout their time in therapy. My goal is to collaboratively work towards achieving the treatment goal.

Our first session

The first session can be filled with many questions. In addition to asking questions, my main approach is to listen to the client. I listen with empathy and compassion, without judgment, to what is causing concern for the client and the possible solutions they have tried to relieve the stressor or pain they are currently experiencing.

I identify as...

• Female
• Hispanic or Latinx