About You:
 
You are the expert on yourself, your life, and your needs. When you are able to make a good faith engagement in the counseling process you are more likely to achieve positive therapeutic gains.  You should be fully informed of the context in which you share your most private information, the methods I employ in assistance, and the collaborative nature of the relationship.
 
 
About Me:
 
I enjoy working in this field because of the unique, insightful, and profound perspectives of the clients with whom I partner.The variety of professional experiences I've had has informed and developed a grounded but flexible approach to counseling.  The privilege of working with clients has been an experience of professional growth and change for me as well.
 
Education:
 
Marymount University, Arlington, VA
 
Master's Degree: Community Counseling
Master's Degree: Forensic Psychology
 
University of Hartford
 
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology
 
Affiliations:

Chi Sigma Iota
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True North Counseling, LLC 
York, ME - Counselor

Crossroads For Women
Kennebunk, ME

Counseling Services, Inc.
Kittery, ME - Clinician

The Green Door
Washington, D.C. - Clinical Counseling Intern

Northern Virginia Family Service 
Oakton, VA - Clinical Counseling Intern

TESSA
Colorado Springs, CO - Domestic Violence Program Supervisor

Partners in Change, LLC
Colorado Springs, CO - Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Provider
True North Counseling, Inc.  erikasmith@truenorthcounseling.net (207)229-2296
True North Counseling, Inc.
Erika Smith, LCPC