Erika Posey , LMSW

Erika Posey is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with seven years of clinical experience. She holds an undergraduate degree in social work and a clinical master’s degree in social work, training that supports her work across the lifespan.

Erika specializes in maternal infant mental health and focuses on strengthening early parent-child relationships. She has worked with clients of all ages, including newborns, toddlers, youth, teens, adults, and older adults, bringing practical strategies and empathy to each stage of life.

Her clinical work addresses trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, adjustment and life transitions, family conflict, and parenting skills. Erika incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her practice, and she uses motivational interviewing and self-esteem building techniques to support lasting change. Her approach is strength-based and advocacy-oriented, aiming to help clients identify resources, build skills, and move toward improved quality of life.

Colleagues and clients benefit from her easy-going manner and focus on collaborative problem solving. Erika draws on clinical training and hands-on experience to support individuals and families through healing and practical growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Erika Posey

Erika draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so people can better manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships - it is helpful for intense emotions and challenges with impulse control. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and safety in relationships, which can be especially useful for parenting concerns, intimacy issues, and healing from early relational wounds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Erika works collaboratively with each person to assess goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods over time to support progress and resilience.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can fit care into their lives more easily. These options help clients maintain continuity of care across busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic distance, and support consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.