Erica Berman
Erica is an experienced therapist with a direct and honest approach. She earned a PhD in Exercise Science before going back to school to become a therapist.
Please note: Erica does not provide Free Phone Consultations.
- Optimal wellness; I take a bio-pscycho-social approach to help my clients achieve optimal wellness. I have degrees in sociology, exercise sciences (psych/behavioural), and counselling psychology. I also spent 25 years working a side gig in the fitness industry as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer.
- Exploring; I believe to understand ourselves we need to explore the impact of genetics, physical health/lifestyle, personal experiences, and culture/education/religion.
- Anxiety, insomnia, post-partum anxiety and OCD; I have had personal experiences with anxiety, insomnia, post-partum anxiety and OCD.
- Jewish atheist
- Direct
- Solution focused
- Funny (or maybe I just think I'm funny)
- Easy-going
- Evidence based
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Perfectionists
- Self-critical
- Anxious
- You are not just looking for a therapist to listen to you vent. I am happy to just listen, but my approach is typically more goal-oriented. I want to help my clients develop better coping strategies or other skills that can help them optimize their wellbeing in every facet of their lives.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Educated
- Empowered
- Validated
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- Help you develop effective coping strategies, skills or mindsets, suggest lifestyle changes that can allow you to make lasting positive changes in your life.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
More Info
Education
Yorkville University
Masters of Counselling Psychology
2011
University of Toronto
PhD Exercise Sciences
2005
University of Toronto
MA Sociology
1998
University of Toronto
BA Honours Sociology
1996
Certifications
Certificate in infertility counselling training
Certificate in Perinatal mental health counselling training
Training in CBT, EMDR, ADHD support, OCD/anxiety therapy
Languages
Booking FAQ
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement.
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who is the right fit. Ensure you’ve watched the therapist video at the top of their profile and see if you get a good feeling from the message and the energy they are putting out. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut! Booking a free consultation is a great first step to asses fit.