Erin Stafford, Ph.D.

Therapy can be a beautiful journey of healing, empowerment, and growth, but starting that journey can be difficult and takes a lot of courage. Therapy can be a space to pause and navigate life’s challenges with the support of another. As a therapist, I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is a key component to creating a safe, accepting environment from which you can heal and grow. I prioritize relief from the pain that has brought you to this moment by providing strategies to better manage your symptoms. I also believe that true healing comes from deeper reflection and understanding of our experiences and culture. Therapy can be a uniquely beautiful and life-changing process and I would feel honored to be a part of this healing journey with you. My areas of specialized training and interest include relationships, identity development, emerging adulthood, parenting, mindfulness and trauma with a sub-specialty in childhood emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and neglect. I have researched and published many articles on childhood trauma and its impact on the psychobiology, identity, and relationships of those who have experienced it. I provide individual and couples therapy, and consultation/supervision services. Mindfulness I also offer individual and corporate mindfulness consultations. I have studied and practiced mindfulness and meditation for over 10 years with specialized training in interpersonal mindfulness. I have built mindfulness training programs and am adept at understanding how mindfulness strategies can be applied to individual and group settings to promote health, growth, and performance.