About me

Erica Friedman (she/her) LICSW, MPH

I am an active & collaborative individual and couples therapist. I live in Golden, CO and I serve people in-person in Golden, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and Applewood. 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.  

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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
    • Core Skills Training with Drs. James Hawkins & Lisa Palmer-Olsen
    • 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
As part of my practice, I participate in weekly individual peer consultation sessions, bi-weekly EFT supervision consultation sessions and monthly EFT group supervision sessions.
 

I am licensed in Colorado, Washington, DC and Florida.