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,
&
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.
“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.
I have over 15 years of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient and private practice settings. My work has included leadership and supervision in specialty mood disorder clinics, where I developed a strong focus on perinatal mental health and the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum clients.
I hold a Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) from Postpartum Support International and regularly provide education, consultation, and supervision related to perinatal mental health.
My clinical approach integrates evidence-based, attachment- and trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and parts work (IFS).
I also specialize in working with neurodivergent clients, particularly those with ADHD. Many of my clients identify as neurodivergent, and I bring both specialized training and lived experience as part of a neurodivergent family to this work.
Beyond the Therapy Room
I live in Raleigh, North Carolina with my husband, our two sons, and our pets. Outside of work, I spend my time gardening, thrifting, listening to podcasts and music, and moving through creative hobbies depending on the season and my energy. I’m an eldest daughter, an elder millennial, an extroverted introvert, and a late-diagnosed ADHDer.
You can learn more about my speaking, writing, and media features on my Where You Can Find Me page.