Meet Erica

ERICA PARRISH | M.S., NCC, LSC, LCPC

Hi, I’m Erica—a highly trained licensed clinical professional counselor, professional school counselor, coach, educator, and supervisor of future counselors. I work with clients and graduate students from a grounded, relational approach that values meeting people exactly where they are. With over 15 years of experience in mental health and education, I’ve supported teens, adults, and families through a wide range of transitions, challenges, and growth. I also teach and supervise emerging counselors at Montana State University, helping shape the next generation of clinicians. Whether in the counseling room or the classroom, my work is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and deep respect for each person’s story.

But there's more to me than my professional role(s).

I’m someone who’s lived in five states and a few countries, speaks Spanish, and values real, honest conversations. I’m drawn to the messy, beautiful process of change and enjoy helping people figure out what matters most to them—and how to move toward it. I bring humor, directness, and warmth to everything I do, and I believe growth is most powerful when it’s paired with a genuine connection.

Outside of work, you’ll find me spending time with my family, soaking up the Montana summer, hunting for treasures in thrift stores, white water rafting when I get the chance, and always listening to an audiobook—which varies based on my mood.

Specialties and Certifications:

Trauma & Healing

• EMDR Therapy (EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trained Counselor)

• Complex Trauma & PTSD (Complex Trauma Certified)

• Childhood & Attachment Trauma

• Grief & Loss Counseling (Trauma & Grief Dual Certified)

• Inner Child & Abandonment Wound Healing

• Nervous System Regulation & Polyvagal-Informed Care

• Parts Work & Trauma Integration

• Acute Trauma & Co-Occurring Disorders

Teens, Young Adults & Families

• Academic Stress & Burnout

• Perfectionism & Anxiety

• College & Career Readiness

• Life Skills & “Adulting” Support

• Parent Coaching & Teen Relationships

• Identity, Confidence & Purpose Development

• High-Achieving Teens & Emotional Wellness

Mental Health & Emotional Wellness

• Anxiety & Emotional Regulation

• DBT-Informed Coping Skills (DBT & Addiction Dual Certified)

• Stress Management

• Self-Worth & Healthy Boundaries

• Relationship Challenges & Communication

• Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders

• Attachment Healing & Emotional Resilience

Professional & Educational Leadership

• School Counseling Expertise

• Counselor Supervision & Mentorship (Clinical Supervision Certified)

• Advocacy for Student Mental Health

• Conference Speaking & Training

• Graduate-Level Counselor Education & Instruction

• Teen & Young Adult Wellness Programming