About Me: Hello, I’m Erica B. Martin, LCSW, the founder of Compassionate Therapy LLC. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. My approach is holistic and collaborative, drawing from proven therapies to help you uncover your strengths, heal from the past, and create a more fulfilling future.
My Approach::
I integrate CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Why Choose Compassionate Therapy LLC?:
■ Client-Centered Care | ■ Safe & Inclusive Space | ■ Trauma-Informed Approach | ■ Holistic Growth
How I work:
CBT • DBT-informed • Motivational Interviewing • Mind-Body skills • Strengths-based
Who I see:
Adults, caregivers, healthcare professionals, students, and older adults
Values:
Warmth, respect, collaboration, and real-world results
Specialties:
Anxiety, depression, and trauma-related stress
Work and caregiver burnout; compassion fatigue
Grief & loss, life transitions, identity and purpose
Substance-use recovery supports and relapse-prevention skills
Boundaries, communication, and relationship patterns
Approach & Modalities:
CBT, DBT-informed skills, MI, behavioral activation, mindfulness, strengths-based and solution-focused care.
Education & Credentials:
LCSW (OR & WA). Additional training in trauma-informed and integrated behavioral health care.
Care Options:
Individual therapy for adults; telehealth.
Next step:
Schedule a 15-minute consultation.
Our program is designed to serve Latinx and immigrant communities, with bilingual staff and services adapted to honor cultural values, language needs, and family systems.
We serve Native and Indigenous individuals and families by incorporating culturally rooted healing practices, honoring tribal traditions, and building care in partnership with Native communities.
Our practice provides culturally specific services to LGBTQIA2S+ youth and families. Care is affirming, identity-centered, and delivered by clinicians with lived experience and training in LGBTQIA2S+ health.
“I came into therapy feeling overwhelmed and lost, but over time I’ve learned to understand and manage my emotions in a much healthier way. The space felt safe, judgment-free, and genuinely supportive. I can’t thank you enough.”
“Therapy has helped me see patterns I wasn’t aware of and start to work through them. There were times I struggled to open up, but the therapist was always patient and kind. I still have work to do, but I’m in a much better place.”
“After trying a few therapists, I finally felt heard and understood here. The sessions helped me gain clarity during one of the most difficult times in my life. I feel more grounded and confident moving forward.”
“I appreciated the therapist’s approach and professionalism, but I didn’t always feel a strong connection in every session. It was still a helpful experience, just not the perfect fit for me personally.”
“Therapy didn’t give me instant answers — and that’s okay. What it gave me was a space to reflect, question, and gradually grow. I’m still on my journey, but I’ve gained tools that make each day a bit easier.”
Booking your first session takes just a few clicks. Our HIPAA-compliant online
scheduling system makes it easy to find a time that works for you.