Erika King MSW, LCSW, PMH-C (Founder)
Education
Bachelor’s in Social Work from Southeast Missouri State University in 2002
Master’s in Social Work from St. Louis University in 2004
My name is Erika King, and I am looking forward to working with you.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults experiencing issues related to mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. Over the past several years I have begun to specialize more fully in working with women who are experiencing stress related to TFMR, infertility, pregnancy/infancy loss, child loss, as well as women dealing with divorce, affairs, and other life stressors. I became certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Post Partum Support International in 2021. I bring an engaging, insightful, and empathic method to the table, meeting the client where they are emotionally and engaging in a gentle but consistent push towards improvement. I have also completed Phase 1 of Brainspotting, which is a great tool to assist with a large variety of presenting symptoms.
I use a variety of therapy methods within my clinical practice, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. and Brainspotting. I also enjoy incorporating Transgenerational Family Theory and Systems Theory into our dialogue. This is especially effective in working to change family communication styles and issues related to dysfunctional home environments and generational trauma.
My education, work, and life experiences have given me a set of clinical tools to assist clients dealing with a variety of issues. I have worked in a broad spectrum of environments, including in the home, in foster care, residential care, inpatient treatment, and several years in a private clinical practice. This has enabled me to get to experience a large range of clients with different needs and demands, bringing me to a place of clinical expertise in a variety of areas. I am LGBTQ+ aligned, and women’s reproductive freedom aligned. I look forward to working with you, and supporting you through your journey to improved mental health.
Accepted Insurance Plans Include:
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem
Healthlink
Cigna
UMR
Aetna
Ambetter
If I am not in-network with your insurance plan, out of network benefits can be explored and utilized if available. If you do not have insurance, or do not wish to utilize your insurance benefits for therapy, please call the office to inquire about rates.
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Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”
