Erica Foulkes
Associate Therapist
Pronouns: She/Her
Virtual Sessions in NY
About Me
Hi there, I’m Erica. If I had to choose three words to describe my style as a therapist, I’d say collaborative, direct, and playful. I believe seeking support is a courageous and deeply human act, and my hope is to honor your strengths and wisdom while helping you move through life with greater clarity and agency.
Originally from South Carolina, I moved to NYC ten years ago and am grateful to call this city home. Before completing my master’s in mental health counseling, I worked in fashion, education, advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, and child advocacy. Those experiences allowed me to work alongside people from many different backgrounds, deepening my understanding of resilience, creativity, and community. As someone who is queer, a trauma survivor, and has lived experience navigating mental health challenges, I understand how vulnerable beginning therapy can be and strive to create a compassionate and affirming space.
Who I Work With
I work with adults, adolescents (12+), and couples across diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC individuals, neurodivergent individuals, and people in alternative lifestyles.
In terms of what brings people to my sessions, I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, BPD, ADHD, intense emotional shifts, relationship challenges, chronic pain, overcontrol and perfectionism, and identity exploration — including gender, sexuality, racial stress, cultural duality, and career direction.
My Approach
My approach is integrative. I combine evidence-based frameworks with practical tools while focusing on deeper questions of connection and meaning. I draw from Trauma-Informed Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy, Somatic Interventions, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Neurodiversity-Affirming Care. I co-lead one of Kind Mind’s evening DBT skills groups.
Credentials
Education
- M.A., Mental Health Counseling — City College of New York, Colin Powell School of Civic and Global Leadership
- B.S., Psychology — College of Charleston
Licensure
- Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit (MHC-LP) — New York
Clinical Supervision
- Supervised by Dr. Monica Johnson and Dr. Alexey Breuss
Certifications & Advanced Training
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Sex Therapy
- Somatic Interventions
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Care