About Erin

Erin Spahr, LCPC, LCMHC, PMH-C

Pronouns: She/Her

As a fellow mom, I understand firsthand how important it is to have emotional support during pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. My personal experiences and professional training have led me to my work with women and mothers. 

My work with mothers is solidly grounded in attachment theory and matriscentric feminism. I help my clients develop insight around their symptoms and make connections with how they have been impacted by their most important attachment relationships. In therapy, I help clients feel understood and validated. My belief is that symptoms make sense once we explore your life experiences.

In addition to looking at your family of origin and relationships, I will bring light to how our society contributes to your symptoms. I will help you work through “mom guilt,” burnout, perfectionism and relationship struggles through education and support.

I also provide education, validation, and advocacy to moms on Instagram and on my podcast, The Feminist Mom Podcast.

My Approach

In therapy, I will create a supportive space for you to explore and express your true thoughts and feelings, which you may not have even realized were there! Together, we will explore how you got to where you are today, discover patterns, find ways of healing emotional wounds, and appreciate and build on your strengths. I will help you make sense of what you have been feeling which can often be a relief in itself.

My clients experience me as approachable and down-to-earth, yet direct in my feedback. All emotions are welcome in therapy— you may find yourself laughing and crying, sometimes all at once. Through the therapeutic relationship that you build with me, we will better understand how you relate to others. Reduced mental health symptoms, increased self-awareness and self-compassion, and healthier relationships are all likely outcomes of therapy.

Anti-Racism Allied

LGBTQIA+ Allied

Fat Liberation Allied

Pro-Reproductive Rights

Neurodiversity Affirming

Proudly Feminist

Entering into therapy is a vulnerable experience. People of all backgrounds should be able to get the help they need without fear of microaggressions or further oppression by the therapist. I strive to help people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicity and body size feel respected and safe with me. I am committed to integrating an understanding of how intersecting forms of oppression contribute to an individual’s experience. Through ongoing education, peer consultation, and cultural humility, I will do my best to understand and validate your lived experience. Additionally, a portion of my monthly income goes to supporting the Loveland Foundation, which provides a therapy fund for Black women and girls.

 
“Together, we will explore how you got to where you are today, discover patterns, find ways of healing emotional wounds, and appreciate and build on your strengths.”

Training & Experience

I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University in Maryland. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland, a Board-approved LGPC supervisor, and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina.

For more than 12 years, I’ve worked in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient clinics and private practice, supporting clients with a wide range of mental health concerns. I served as the clinical supervisor of the Mood Disorders Clinic at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where I led a multidisciplinary team specializing in complex and treatment-resistant mood disorders. It was during that time that I developed a strong interest in working with pregnant and postpartum clients and helped establish the Perinatal Mood Disorders Clinic at Bayview to better serve this population.

I hold a Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) from Postpartum Support International and regularly lecture on perinatal mental health topics. I also provide clinical supervision to other therapists who are deepening their work with perinatal clients.

In addition to my perinatal specialty, I’m trained in a number of evidence-based approaches to trauma and relational work. I’ve completed:

I also have a deep interest in working with neurodivergent clients, particularly those with ADHD. Many of my clients identify as neurodivergent, and I’ve pursued additional training to support their unique needs. I also bring lived experience as part of a neurodivergent (or “neurospicy”) family, which helps me approach this work with empathy, flexibility, and attunement.

You can learn more about my speaking, writing, and media features on my Where You Can Find Me page.