It's nice to meet you.
I’m Erica — a therapist, author, and researcher.
My work has been significantly influenced by years of sitting with people in some of the most tender, uncertain, and meaningful moments of their lives. Their wisdom, coupled with the latest research, has shaped everything I will share here.
Over time, I’ve come to understand grief not just as something we experience, but as something that changes how we see the world, how we love, and how we carry what matters most.
As a clinical social worker and thanatologist, my work has also extended into teaching, writing, researching, and speaking, where I focus on helping both individuals and professionals feel more equipped to understand and support grief in meaningful ways.
I regularly present at conferences, healthcare organizations, universities, and community spaces, offering a balance of clinical insight and practical application.
"Truly, it is in the darkness that one finds the light. So, when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest of all to us."
- Meister Eckhart
Grief is often treated as something to fix, avoid, or move through as quickly as possible. But in my work, I’ve seen something different.
I’ve seen how grief and love remain deeply connected. How even in the hardest moments, there is still space for meaning, for connection, and for moments of light alongside the heaviness.
The people I’ve worked with over the years have profoundly influenced how I approach this work. Their honesty, resilience, and capacity for love in the midst of loss continue to guide me.
They’ve also reminded me to pay attention to the small moments of joy, connection, and meaning that can exist alongside grief.
That balance is something I carry into everything I do.
Ways to Connect and Learn
If you’re looking to engage more deeply with this work, there are a few ways to do that: