Erin St Louis

I have over 15 years of clinical experience and have worked with clients of many cultures, ages, and diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with the adolescent population and their parents. I worked at both the Inova Kellar Center and the Foundations program (formerly known as Girls Probation House), a residential treatment program for adolescent girls on Probation with Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

I served as both an individual and family counselor at the Foundations program, working with residents and their families on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Additionally, I ran a parent support group at Foundations and provided individualized parenting sessions in conjunction with family therapy. For the last 8 years, I have worked in private practice in Alexandria and Gainesville, VA with pre-teens, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

My practice includes working with children aged 10 and older, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My clinical areas of interest include depression, anxiety, post-partum depression, childhood trauma, personal growth and building self-esteem. I use a blend of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman method for couple therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, Solution Focused Therapy, and Bowen Family Systems. I am an inclusive therapist and enjoy working with people of all identities.