Erica Butler, MSW, LSW

Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma with Erica Butler, MSW, LSW Real Talk. Real Healing. Real Results. Hey, I’m Erica Butler, LSW. If you’re here, chances are you’ve been carrying more than your fair share: anxiety that won’t let up, trauma that lingers, or life changes that have you questioning everything. I specialize in helping clients like you navigate anxiety, trauma, and big life transitions with a mix of compassion, cultural awareness, and a little bit of humor to keep us grounded. This isn’t therapy where you have to put on a mask or talk in circles. It’s where you can show up as your full self—culture, identity, and all—and know you’ll be met with understanding, honesty, and tools you can actually use in real life. What You Can Expect in Session Think of our sessions like this: real talk meets strategy meets breathing room. We’ll unpack what’s been weighing on you, connect the dots on why certain patterns keep showing up, and build practical strategies that you can start using right away. My clients describe me as calm, collaborative, and uplifting—with a little humor to make the heavy stuff feel a little lighter. You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and real tools—not just “homework” that collects dust. How I Work I don’t believe in cookie-cutter therapy. I adapt everything we do to your goals, your pace, and your lived experience. My approach is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and always rooted in respect. Here’s what that can look like: CBT to reframe unhelpful thoughts and manage anxiety. Trauma-Focused Therapy to process past experiences safely and steadily. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for practical, action-driven change. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to quiet that inner critic and build self-kindness. Coaching Techniques to turn insight into confident, intentional action. How I Help Clients Our work together is about more than coping—it’s about breaking cycles that no longer serve you and building a life that does. That might mean learning to calm your nervous system, setting boundaries that protect your peace, or finally addressing racial, gender, or identity-based stress that’s been ignored for too long. Here, you’ll get both emotional space to be heard and tangible strategies to move forward—so you’re not just talking about change, you’re living it. What It’s Like to Work With Me Picture this: you walk into (or log onto) a session, take a deep breath, and instantly feel the weight lift a little. No judgment. No pretense. Just a space where you can laugh, cry, reflect, and strategize without having to explain away who you are. We’ll celebrate your wins, work through the challenges, and create a game plan for your next chapter. And no—you’ll never be asked to shrink yourself here. We make space for all of you. Now accepting new clients. If you’re ready—or even just curious—let’s connect. 📞 Schedule your free 15-minute consultation and see if we vibe.