About erin mason, lcsw

Discover the freedom to be who you are.

Through thoughtful questions and reflections, I’ll help deepen your understanding of yourself and strengthen self-trust so you can create a life that feels true to who you are.

please Hear me when I say:

Self-trust begins by reconnecting with yourself. 

You may already understand where some of your struggles come from. Yet you still find yourself caught in self-doubt, people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, recurring relationship challenges, or patterns that leave you feeling disconnected from yourself.

Perhaps life feels like it's happening on autopilot. You've accomplished many of your goals and followed the rules, yet something feels missing. The security you once prioritized now feels more confining than comforting. Somewhere along the way, you've lost touch with yourself.

You may have come to therapy seeking relief from spiraling thoughts, lingering heartache, relationship struggles, or the growing realization that the life you've built no longer reflects who you are.

Deep down, you're longing for something different.

You're seeking to understand yourself more fully, process emotions instead of pushing them aside, and break free from patterns that no longer serve you. You crave greater clarity, confidence, and meaning in your life. You long to feel more connected to who you are and what matters most to you.

You want to trust yourself.

My approach

Therapy with me is not fixed or formulaic.

  • The space we share is a place to be real, to acknowledge where you are and where you want to be, and to gain fresh perspective.

    With an artful approach to inquiry and meaningful reflection, we'll challenge old scripts, strengthen your innate resilience, and create room for new possibilities.

    My role is to empower you discover your own answers and aspirations, and learn to trust yourself (again) in the process.

  • Together, we'll explore the dynamic constellation of your story, identity, experiences, and relationships.

    We bring genuine curiosity to the relationship between body & mind, past & present, and internal & external perceptions to uncover patterns and beliefs. Through the process, we’ll better understand what has shaped you and what feels most aligned moving forward.

  • Together, we’ll approach your experiences with openness and inquiry. We’ll consider different perspectives with nuance and explore new ways to respond with care.

    As you become more curious than judgmental and more intentional than reactive, you begin to reclaim a sense of agency in your life.

    Trust is a muscle. Together, we'll strengthen it so you can move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and connection to yourself.

why I believe change is possible

For more than two decades, I've had the privilege of walking alongside people as they navigate some of life's most difficult and meaningful moments. Since beginning my career in 2000, I've worked in both public and private settings, taught in graduate programs, and remained deeply committed to lifelong learning. More than anything, I've witnessed the remarkable resilience, courage, and capacity for change that exists within each person.

Through both my personal journey with anxiety, grief, and relational trauma and my professional experiences, I've come to understand that healing isn't as much about “recovery” as it is about reconnecting with who you are. It’s about exploring what’s beneath the expectations, fears, and patterns that have influenced your life. It’s about deepening your relationship with yourself. 

My background in dance, yoga, and performing arts influences my belief that the human mind, body, and spirit are profoundly interconnected.

As we strengthen that connection, we cultivate greater self- awareness, trust, and confidence. The more we develop a healthy relationship with ourselves, the more we're able to experience honest and fulfilling relationships with others.

Whether you're navigating a major life transition or healing from past wounds, I believe you already possess the capacity not only to overcome life's challenges, but to grow wiser and more resilient because of them. My role is to help you hold what feels overwhelming, understand your story with greater compassion, and discover the clarity and self-trust to live your life with greater intention and alignment.

specializing in:

Anxiety & Depression

Grief, Loss, & Life Transitions

Relationships & Couples Therapy

Trauma & EMDR

Training & Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(California, Arizona, Connecticut)

  • MSW ~ University of Southern California, 2003

  • BA ~ University of New Mexico (psychology & theater arts), 1999

Freedom to become

Reconnect with who you are.

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