About erin mason, lcsw
Discover the freedom to be who you are.
A creative, insight-based and inquiry-driven approach to therapy that supports deeper self-understanding and a life that feels true to you.
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.
It's a collaborative and empowering process rooted in curiosity, reflection, and meaningful change.
The space we share is a place to be real, challenge old scripts, gain perspective, and reconnect with yourself to renew your inner trust.
Together, we'll connect the dots that make up the dynamic constellation of your story and identity. We'll explore the relationship between body and mind, past and present, to better understand what has shaped you and what feels most aligned moving forward.
My priority is to meet you where you are and help you feel fully seen in your experience. Through thoughtful questions, deep listening, and genuine collaboration, we'll uncover patterns, strengthen your innate resilience, and create space for new possibilities.
My role is to empower you discover your own answers and aspirations, and learn to trust yourself (again) in the process.
By embracing life as an experiment, you reclaim your sense of agency, becoming more curious than judgmental, more expansive than restricted, and more intentional than reactive.
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
My Training & Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA, AZ, & CT)
MSW ~ University of Southern California, 2003
BA ~ University of New Mexico (psychology & theater arts), 1999
EMDR Practitioner ~ Personal Training Institute
IFS (Internal Family Systems) Trained
Grief Specialist ~ Our House ®
Advanced Developmental Model ~ Couples Institute w/ Ellyn Bader
PACT (Psychodynamic Approach to Couples Treatment) w/Stan Tatkin
Certified ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) w/ Steven Hayes
Certified DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
Interpersonal Neurobiology Colloquium w/ Dan Siegel
Registered Yoga Teacher Training (RYT 200)
Functional Nutrition Training w/ Andrea Nakayama