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Adolescence is an exciting time of growth, development, and change - and experiencing difficulties as a teen can have a huge impact on our quality of life as an adult.
But for the young humans who have a history of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) or a traumatic situation, these years are a major challenge.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that mental health-related issues often interfere with the academic success of kids and teens alike:
-High school students with significant symptoms of depression are more than twice as liklely to drop out compared to their peers.
-Students aged 6-17 with mental, emotional or behavioral concerns are 3x more likely to repeat a grade.
Erika Stewart Wheelhouse (She/Her)
MA, LMHC
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Since 2009, Erika has assessed and worked with clients in a variety of settings including the juvenile court, schools, community mental health and addiction centers, and as a consultant in private practice.
In addition to treating adolescents and adults struggling with Adverse Childhood Events (ACE) and other significant mental health challenges, she has over 10 years of experience in helping her clients and their families to better understand and utilize the special education supports available to meet their individual academic needs.
Contact: Erika@StriveFamily.com
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-Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Massachusetts
-Boston College, Lynch School of Education - Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
We serve and support our LGBTQ+ clients with inclusive, compassionate treatment and gender-affirming care
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Treats: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mental health issues related to traumatic stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs); Anxiety and Depression
Accepting new clients: Yes. Appointments available afternoons/early evenings. Telehealth only at this time.
Types of Payments Accepted: Self-pay only at this time. Superbills available for out of network clients.
Modalities Used: Strength-based, client centered approach and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients gain the skills to better understand and manage their symptoms.
One time 30 minute consultation appt: Up to $25
Therapy session via Telehealth/video: $125 per 50 minute session; initial intake $150 if required
Additional Fees: Please cancel appointments at least 24-hours prior to session start time to avoid the late cancellation fee of up to $125.
Please see our Treatment Policies page for more information.
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TherapyNotes.com - Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and payments via their Client Portal. (Link opens in new window)
For current clients:
To request appointment or to pay current bill Log into Client Portal via TherapyNotes.com (Link opens in a new window)
For new clients or those interested in learming more about therapy services:
Interested in scheduling an intake, or talking with Erika about becoming a client Please call 617-340-9101
Client Portal instructions
How to request an account, set-up, and use our Client Portal on TherapyNotes.com
Our Client Portal allows clients to manage their appointments, payments, and sign important documents related to their care.
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Available for families, community agencies, and schools (private and public):
Consultation to address the following:
-General information/education on how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) impact the learning process
-Psychosocial assessment (does not include formal testing)
-Review of IEP or 504 Plan -Planning goals / academic accommodations that are trauma-sensitive and supportive of the individual student
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