Erika Lin

My communication style

I strive for my therapeutic relationship with clients to be a safe and non-judgmental space. My goal is for clients to feel the space is comforting, hopeful, and productive to work towards the changes they want in their lives.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to psychology, specifically therapy because I wanted to understand more about myself and my family. I come from an immigrant family and my childhood was filled with socioeconomic and emotional hardships that I struggled to understand. Psychology and therapy offered me support to better understand myself and work toward the life I want.

My goals for you

I find it important to set clear, realistic, and attainable goals for clients. I make sure goals are set at the start of treatment in order for myself and the client to come to an agreement on what to expect. I like to review goals with clients at every session to make sure our time together is beneficial.

Our first session

During the first session, I focus on creating a safe space for my clients to share their presenting concerns, and their expectations of treatment, and for me to learn more about how I can be helpful to my clients. I love to learn about my clients in order to start building rapport and collaborating on goal-setting.

I identify as...

• Female
• Asian
• Interfaith, Spiritual