Meet OUR Team: Erin
For the first “Meet OUR team” interview, I have the pleasure of introducing Erin Mason, a talented clinician who immediately impressed me with her warmth and professionalism. She combines earnestness with a lightness of spirit, clearly devoted to her work and her clients. Erin shared a few things about herself, and gave some recommendations:
What drew you to becoming a therapist?
I became a therapist because I wanted to share the knowledge I’ve gained about our ability to heal ourselves and support others on their journey toward doing the same. Psychology helps us understand what makes people who they are—and I realized that through a deep understanding of self, I could evolve into a happier, more secure version of myself, one that could thrive in the world rather than just survive.
Sitting on the other side of the room as a therapy client helped me not only learn but also integrate that knowledge in a way that brought meaningful change. After seeing how my life and overall wellness improved, I felt called to share the experience with the collective. As someone who strongly believes that creating a better world starts with creating a better you, I decided to help change the world by empowering one person at a time.
What kind of clients do you work with the best?
I work best with clients who are passionate storytellers, skilled problem-solvers, and big-picture thinkers—but who sometimes find themselves getting lost in the layers and nuance of their experience.
When there’s so much going on, it can feel overwhelming to sort through it all alone—that's where I come in. You bring me all the “dots,” along with your curiosity and openness, and I’ll help you connect them in ways that feel meaningful to you and lead to lasting change. Yappers to the front!
What’s one experience that shaped how you practice today?
A therapist I once worked with during a turbulent time in my life noticed that talking about certain things—though it was the core of our work—was extremely distressing for me. To make the heavy lifting more bearable, she also asked about me, not just what was ailing me.
We talked about the music I loved, the places I liked to eat, and favorite memories with friends and family when it made sense to. That experience showed me how healing it is to be seen as a whole person—and now, as a clinician, I aim to do the same. I intentionally make space for the full human being sitting in the room with me.
What do you hope clients take away from working with you?
I hope clients leave our sessions not only equipped with the tools they need to ground themselves and gently tend to the delicate parts of who they are, but also feeling truly acknowledged and supported in that process.
Sometimes a session brings a big breakthrough or life-changing epiphany; other times it’s a vent session where you get to dump everything on your mind. All of it is therapeutic—as long as you leave with something to chew on, or something that makes digesting life just a little easier.
What’s a book, show, or podcast you’re currently enjoying?
I’m currently an avid listener of The Slumflower Hour—a podcast by British-Nigerian author, blogger, speaker, and creative director Chidera Eggerue. The show centers on empowering women navigating the modern dating world, and Chidera offers so much food for thought between her comedic and critical observations. It’s definitely worth binging while you’re cleaning, cooking, or commuting!