About me
Erica Friedman (she/her) LICSW, MPH
I am a collaborative, compassionate & affirming therapist. I treat people impacted by anxiety, life transitions & stressors associated with high-stress environments. I have lived experienced as a queer woman & I work extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I spend a lot of time outdoors – hiking, biking & running – often with my little dog, Ollie. I have spent many years overseas and I continue to enjoy traveling & cooking different foods from all over the world.
Want to learn more about me?
Check out my Alma profile here or my Psychology Today profile here.
Education & Trainings
I completed an undergraduate degree in Political Science & Psychology at the University of Michigan. I have a Master of Social Work (MSW) & Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Pittsburgh. In order to receive my LICSW, I completed 3,000 hours of supervised clinical time at the DC VA Medical Center where I specialized in short-term therapy, trauma and substance abuse.
I have completed a number of trainings including:
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Dr. Frank Anderson
- Mastering IFS Therapy for Clinical Challenges: Resolving Trauma, Anxiety, Attachment Injuries, & Addiction
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Externship Training with Dr. Cindy Goodness Zane
- High Conflict Couples with George Faller, LMFT
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Intensive Boot Camp with ACT co-founders Drs. Steven Hayes & Kelly Wilson and master ACT trainer Dr. Robyn Walser
- ACT for Grief & Loss with Dr. Jennifer Gregg
- Working with Acceptance, Values and Mindfulness in Chronic Pain
- Other Trainings
- Healing from Infidelity
- Understanding and Treating Codependency
- Applying Polyvagal Theory to Trauma Treatment
- Going Deeper with Clients using AEDP
