About Erin

Erin Spahr, LCPC, LCMHC, PMH-C

Therapist/Mom/Podcaster

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.

In addition to my work as a therapist, I 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 patients 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

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

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

For more than 12 years I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient clinics and private practice, treating patients with a wide range of mental health concerns. Notably, I was the clinical supervisor of the Mood Disorders Clinic at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where I supervised a multi-disciplinary clinic specializing in difficult to treat mood disorders. During my time there, I became interested in treating pregnant women and mothers with mental health concerns. I realized that there was a need for specialized treatment for this population, and I helped establish the Perinatal Mood Disorders Clinic at Bayview.

I have a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) awarded by Postpartum Support International. I have given lectures on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and provide clinical supervision to other therapists looking to expand their knowledge of perinatal mental health. Check out my Where You Can Find Me page to see where my work has been featured.