Sorell, Erica LMFT

You are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered to embark on a positive path to growth and well-being. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Here’s my story: When I was 25, my dad died. I was totally crushed. I couldn’t imagine life without him. Everyone around me told me “it just takes time.” I went back to work, yet all I could do was stare at the wall. I moved around and went from job to job, from apartment to apartment, from relationship to relationship, but nothing could fill the void. I developed an eating disorder. I didn’t know how to live in a world without my dad. 

I attended the very first Grief Recovery Method workshop in 1982. It gave me my life back. I could finally let go of the anger and resentment. I was now free to love my dad and hold onto precious memories of him.

After being in therapy for years without getting any lasting results for changing my unwanted and ineffective behaviors, I became aware of why I was doing what I was doing. I was told by my therapist that awareness is the beginning of change, but I didn’t have the skills nor the tools to make those changes.

I decided to go back to school and become a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I started working with teens with chemical dependency issues as well as their families. I realized there was so much grief. They were in so much emotional pain. I knew I had to get certified as Grief Recovery Specialist so that I could teach them the tools to heal their broken hearts.

If you’re looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.

Erica