Erika Long Mental Health & Wellness, LLC
My Background
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Hello! My name is Erika and I am an alum of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU). I graduated from FAMU with a bachelors degree in psychology and later went on to earn master of science and educational specialist degrees in Counseling and Human Systems from FSU.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience providing mental health services to various populations. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings including crisis stabilization units, outpatient addiction facilities, and college/university counseling centers. I am skilled in providing individual and group counseling services. I also enjoy providing psycho-education about mental health and wellness.
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I am particularly passionate about my Christian faith and therefore offer faith-based counseling to clients who want to incorporate a Christian perspective into their treatment.
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My specialties include working with traditionally underserved communities, college students, and adults. I also have vast experience providing counseling to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger-management, relationship challenges, and more.
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Additional Licenses/Certifications include:
Qualified Supervisor
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
QPR Certified Gatekeeper Instructor
My Approach to Counseling
I recognize that counseling can be both a rewarding and initially uncomfortable experience, especially if this is your first time in treatment. I understand that talking to a new person about personal challenges may be difficult at times. For this reason, I believe it is important to first establish a safe and trusting relationship with my clients. I do this through the use of incorporating a person-centered therapeutic approach. Person-centered counseling promotes a strong counselor-client relationship, trust, and no judgement. I also incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to promote the development of healthy coping skills and to bring awareness of the interaction between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I believe that the use of these treatment approaches can promote positive changes in the lives of my clients.
