Erin Graham, LCSW
She/Her
We all want our children to be happy.
It seems like everyone else’s child has it all together, and you can feel scared and alone. It feels like the situation is never going to get better, and you worry constantly about the future of your child. You never thought you would be in this place, and you can’t seem to find your way out. All you want to do is help your child. As a parent, one of our most difficult tasks is watching our children and teens struggle. Parenting an adolescent who is struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavior can leave you feeling like you failed.
We all want our children to be happy and free from pain. We want to have positive relationships with our teens and enjoy spending time with each other. We remember when their face would light up at the sight of us, and they would leap into our arms. We strive to have that type of connection with our children again.
I work to create a space and develop a relationship where kids and teens can feel unconditionally accepted for exactly who they are. I believe change can occur within this positive relationship. Together, we will work towards resolving conflicts and presenting issues, and developing coping skills that will last a lifetime.
Areas of Focus
I enjoy working with children and teens with the following challenges…
School Issues | Social Skills | Self-Esteem | Anxiety | Depression | Behavioral Problems | Life Transitions |
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Experience
- I have 25 years of experience working in the field of Social Work
- I have been a school social worker for 20 years
- I’ve worked as an individual therapist for almost 7 years
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Education
- I completed both my Bachelor’s of Social Work and Master’s of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Fun Facts
- I am married and have 3 children and 4 fur babies (3 dogs and 1 cat)
- I love to read, travel, and spend time with my friends and family
- I hate to exercise, but I still make myself do it (I am hoping I will one day enjoy it)
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.”
— Brené Brown