MEET ERICA SHICK, PhD, LPC
Trauma Therapist in St. Louis, MO
You’re capable, accomplished, and used to holding it all together—but underneath, you may feel exhausted, disconnected, or unsure why it still doesn’t feel better. Patterns rooted in past experiences and attachment can quietly shape how you lead, relate, and care for yourself, often leaving you stuck in overfunctioning, self-doubt, or chronic stress.
Working with Erica Shick means you don’t have to carry this alone or feel guilty for needing support. Therapy offers a steady, compassionate space to set down what you’ve been holding, work gently with the parts of you that learned to perform to stay safe, and reconnect with clarity, self-trust, and a deeper sense of ease in your life, work, and relationships.
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I am a fellow traveler and one of the lucky people who get to say they enjoy going to work each day! I love helping people heal from childhood trauma by teaching them how to move past the hurt into a more stable and peaceful experience with confidence.
Getting to see people grow definitely is a benefit to my job, it's what keeps me doing what I do. More importantly, I believe we all have the ability to heal, grow and live a great life. We don't have to be held back by the past, our thoughts or emotions, and certainly not by what others think of us. You deserve to live the life you dream of and if you need help with figuring that out, I am here!
Working in the field since 2008, I have worked in private practice, hospital outpatient programs, and non-profit organizations’ leadership positions. My experience includes working with children, teens, and adults facing a variety of concerns including autism spectrum disorder, eating disorder, personality disorder, mood disorders, general anxiety disorders, complex trauma, and couples..
I earned a Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Argosy University with a minor in Substance Abuse and I have a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University. Working in several non-profit leadership positions I noticed business also had some of the same concerns as my private practice clients did…. frustration, a lack of direction, and sometimes, straight-up chaos. I returned to study organizations because I saw a need for assisting leaders, business owners, and teams thrive and navigate the challenges organizations face. As a result, I earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Development (It's like a counselor for business and leaders) from Benedictine University.
I favor several theoretical frameworks including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)and Somatic Experiencing Therapy.
Making sure a counselor is a good fit is key. Let’s talk and see if I can help!