Erik Berquist

Together we'll examine the story you're living in. Where did it come from, and is it truly yours or just handed to you? We'll find the tensions, then look ahead at where you want it to go. From there, we build practical tools for the road between here and there. You'll leave most sessions with something to try, not just something to think about.

Curious, practical, and steady. Counseling can be intimidating, especially if you're new. My clients find my warmth makes it easier to say things out loud without fear of judgment. I'm creative about finding what actually works for you, and honest when something doesn't. We talk about serious things, hard things, but we also laugh, usually at ourselves.

We'll start with some boilerplate paperwork, then I'll ask you to share more about yourself and what brought you in. Share what's comfortable, skip what isn't. I'm not here to put you in a box. As we get an initial sense of your goals, we'll talk about a path forward collaboratively. And you're always free to decide we aren't the best fit. No hard feelings.

Before counseling, I spent years studying questions about suffering, meaning, and how to live authentically. In therapy, those questions aren’t abstract. I bring that curiosity to my work, focused on helping you find your own answers and live with more ease. Often, we suffer alone and in silence. I want to do my part to chip away at the hurt and isolation.