Erika Shin, ATR-BC, LCAT
Experience: 12 years
Language: English & Korean
Focus: Adults, Individual therapy
Location: Online
Professional Biography
Specialize in Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Interpersonal Relationships, and Attachment
Orientation/clinical interests/specialties
Drawing from her distinctive and comprehensive training background, Erika seamlessly blends a wide-ranging and creative outlook with the well-established principles of psychoanalysis, particularly emphasizing active and empathetic listening. She firmly believes that there’s no universal therapeutic approach that fits everyone. Instead, she adeptly adapts her methods to suit each individual’s unique needs, employing a flexible and personalized approach.
Erika accompanies her clients on a journey of self-discovery, delicately unraveling unconscious threads often intricately woven into early memories and childhood experiences. With a gentle touch, she brings these hidden threads to the surface, seamlessly connecting them to the ”here-and-now” for exploration within a safe and nurturing environment. This process fosters not only personal growth but also a profound sense of self-fulfillment.
Personal Interests
Schedule a session
with Erika
Our therapists may have a waitlist of 1-3 months before ongoing weekly sessions can begin, but we understand how important it is to feel heard and supported as you start therapy. To help you take the first step, we offer first Full session or a Free 10-minute video call, so called “chemistry check”, as soon as possible. This gives you the space to connect with the therapist, reflect on whether the relationship feels like the right fit, and decide—at your own pace—whether to wait for an available spot. We believe therapy is a deliberate process, and this time of decision-making is an essential part of it.
We’re in-network with the following insurance providers: Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare.
What to expect on a first session
- Confidentiality Discussion: The therapist will explain the principles of confidentiality, ensuring you understand the limits and exceptions to privacy in therapy.
- Background Information: Expect to share some background information, including your reasons for seeking therapy, relevant personal history, and any immediate concerns or challenges.
- Therapist’s Approach: The therapist will discuss their therapeutic approach and methods, providing you with an understanding of how they work and what to expect from the process.
- Goal Setting: Together with the therapist, you will explore and set realistic goals for therapy, outlining what you hope to achieve or work on during your sessions.
- Discussion of Expectations: There will be an opportunity for you to discuss your expectations for therapy, including frequency of sessions, preferred communication styles, and any concerns you may have.