Erica Peters Finan, Ph.D.

My name is Dr. Erica Peters Finan. I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy and consultation services to improve people’s health and well-being. In my psychotherapy practice, I specialize in treating women’s mental health concerns related to: • anxiety • depression • chronic pain • insomnia • caregiver stress • burnout • menstruation and menopause • pregnancy and postpartum • adjustment to chronic illness (e.g., endometriosis, autoimmune disorders) My approach to therapy is evidence-based and tailored to each client’s individual needs. Therapeutic approaches I use include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). I earned my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Vermont, and completed my predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. In addition to practicing as a psychologist, I have conducted clinical research throughout my career, with a particular focus on the effects of cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) on women’s health. See below sample of published works. For adults and organizations who are interested in learning about medical cannabis, I offer research-supported consultation on cannabis safety, effects, and dosing. Ferretti ML, Stanley TB, Peters EN, Bonn-Miller MO, Irons JG. Examination of the effects of cannabidiol on menstrual-related symptoms. Exp Clin Psychopharmacol. 2024 Mar 7. doi: 10.1037/pha0000709. Kulpa J, Harrison A, Rudolph L, Eglit GML, Turcotte C, Bonn-Miller MO, Peters EN. Oral cannabidiol treatment in two postmenopausal women with osteopenia: A case series. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 2023 Sep;8(S1):S83-S89. doi: 10.1089/can.2023.0060. MacNair L, Eglit GML, Mosesova I, Bonn-Miller MO, Peters EN. Sex differences in the safety and subjective effects of two oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol-containing cannabis products over multiple doses among healthy adults. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 2024 Aug;9(4):967-978. doi: 10.1089/can.2022.0340. Peters EN, MacNair L, Mosesova I, Christians U, Sempio C, Klawitter J, Land MH, Ware MA, Turcotte C, Bonn-Miller MO. Pharmacokinetics of cannabichromene in a medical cannabis product also containing cannabidiol and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol: A pilot study. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2022 Feb;78(2):259-265. doi: 10.1007/s00228-021-03232-8.