Guiding you on an embodied return to your undivided Self
Hello,I’m Erika
As a PhD candidate in depth psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute, I’m researching the bind of existential terror and Eros in the divided and disorganized psyche.
I specialize in the treatment of shock, attachment and developmental trauma, dissociative disorders, anxiety, and OCD and work both as a coach internationally and as an associate therapist in California (AMFT155971) under the supervision of Sarah Segal(LCSW 86501).
Regardless of the symptomology and suffering that brought you to my work, I will support you in recovering your Core Self and earned attachment security so you can stop having a split experience in life and love.
Through the modalities of Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Jungian Analysis, Attachment-focused therapy, vagus nerve regulation, and I-CBT, we will restore your primal trust.
You can find my current research and musings on IG @iamerikastraub
Clients initially come to my work because anxiety and self doubt are constant companions, they feel like they’re living a double life, or they’re suffering in love…
The truth is, most of my clients have experienced:
Shock, attachment, and developmental trauma
Narcissistic objectification and sexual abuse
Emotional abandonment and neglect
Panic attacks & anxiety sensitivity
Depersonalization & Derealization
Obsessional Reasoning
Betrayal wounding
Chronic Inflammatory Health conditions & the Danger Cell Response
These particular experiences procured the experience of a divided self; one part high performing and high functioning, and another that’s wounded, chronically stressed, traumatized, and obsessive compulsive.
I want to support you in reconnecting with your body and rediscovering your worth by healing your nervous system, relationship patterns, and trust in your Core Self.
Through gentle integration, intelligent sequencing, and a fusion of modalities, we will restore your capacity for safety, embodiment, and intimacy.
Let me be your guide on your return.
My Offerings
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Individual
When you’re stuck in chronic stress, the emotional whiplash of anxiety panic and (functional) freeze, and repeating painful relational patterns.
Our work together will help you learn to soften into your center, trust sensation in your body, and expand your nervous system capacity to be fully seen, profoundly open, and deeply felt so you can earn secure attachment.
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Couples
When relational conflict, vulnerability, and healthy dependence trigger subconscious relational wounding.
Together we will bridge the emotional and physical distance created by attachment injuries, learn the art of truth telling through nonviolent communication, and create rupture and repair cycles that are regenerative, giving way to deeper intimacy.
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OCD Treatment
When you crave deep connection, but don’t feel safe enough in your body to receive it.
Join an intimate group journey for women resolving disorganized attachment, unbinding terror & desire, and reimagining safe love. Weekly zoom calls will offer psycho-education, somatic experiencing, and process sessions in a group trauma-informed space.
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Return to You
Rooted in Psychology and Spirituality, Return to You Podcast will be the portal to liberating Self energy.
I drop in with thought leaders and soulful healers for expansive conversations on resolving the barrier trauma created between you living and loving directly and intimately.
My guests and I will illuminate the path of individuation and what it takes to dismantle conditioned programming and be SEEN and FELT in your True Self.
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FAQ’S
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I hold a therapeutic container in all of my work. If you reside within California, I can support you as an Associate MFT. Otherwise, I facilitate my work as a coach.
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I offer discounted containers for BIPOC and lower rates available for AMFT clients in California.
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No refunds are offered. This is a full commitment. I offer payment plans to accommodate long term containers.
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The majority of my coaching work is virtual. In person intensives are available, and if you would like to work with me under associate licensure, you must be located in Los Angeles.
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Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Jungian Depth Analysis, IFS, Dream interpretations, Yogic intimacy, Tantra, HD, Gene Keys, microdosing, and I-CBT
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Leaders, athletes, artists, healers, therapists, entrepreneurs, oldest daughters, mid lifers, singles and couples, pre-teen and teenage girls