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Erica Berman
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Erica is an experienced therapist with a direct and honest approach. She earned a PhD in Exercise Science before going back to school to become a therapist.
Please note: Erica does not provide Free Phone Consultations.
My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
- I take a bio-pscycho-social approach to help my clients achieve optimal wellness. I have degrees in sociology, exercise sciences (psych/behavioural), and counselling psychology. I also spent 25 years working a side gig in the fitness industry as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer.
- I believe to understand ourselves we need to explore the impact of genetics, physical health/lifestyle, personal experiences, and culture/education/religion.
- I have had personal experiences with anxiety, insomnia, post-partum anxiety and OCD.
My cultural or ancestral background is…
- Jewish atheist
My work as a therapist is inspired by (not limited to)...
My clients describe me using words like…
- Direct
- Solution focused
- Funny (or maybe I just think I'm funny)
- Easy going
- Evidence based
Expertise
Areas of Focus
ADHD
Adjusting to a diagnosis
Aging
Anger Management
Anxiety
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills
Assertiveness
Attachment wounds
Boundaries and boundary setting
Break-up recovery
Building Meaningful Connections
Body Dysmorphia
Building Self-Care Routines
Burnout
Career guidance
Childhood trauma
Coming out and identity
Conflict resolution
Couples Therapy
Cultural Challenges
Dating challenges
Depression
Effective communication
Emotional regulation
Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal)
Couples
My clients often self-identify as…
- Perfectionists
- Self-critical
- Anxious
I’m the right therapist for you if…
- You are not just looking for a therapist to listen to you vent. I am happy to just listen, but my approach is typically more goal-oriented. I want to help my clients develop better coping strategies or other skills that can help them optimize their wellbeing in every facet of their lives.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
Exposure Therapy
Existential Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Positive Psychology
Narrative Therapy
Goal Focused Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Motivational interviewing (MI)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Walk Therapy
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If we work together you can expect to feel...
- Educated
- Empowered
- Validated
Served Populations
LGBTQ2IA+
Seniors (65+)
Adults (18+)
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
Initial Consultation (15 min)
Free
Individual Therapy (60 min)
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Couples Therapy (60 min)
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we'll go over...
If we work together you can expect me to…
- Help you develop effective coping strategies, skills or mindsets, suggest lifestyle changes, that can allow you to make lasting positive changes in your life.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
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Schedule
Monday - 10am-6:30pm
Wednesday - 10am-6:30pm
Friday - 10am-6:30pm
Saturday - 11am-2pm
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Walking sessions in Christie Pits Park area of Toronto
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Ontario
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More Info
Education
Yorkville University
Masters of Counselling Psychology
2011
University of Toronto
PhD Exercise Sciences
2005
University of Toronto
MA Sociology
1998
University of Toronto
BA Honours Sociology
1996
Certifications
Certificate in infertility counselling training
Certificate in Perinatal mental health counselling training
Training in CBT, EMDR, ADHD support, OCD/anxiety therapy
Languages
English
Contact
Erica