Erika Betts, LMSW

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
 
Parenting can be challenging and children don't come with an instruction manual.  Likewise, being a child today can be stressful and difficult to navigate.  You and your child do not have to take this journey alone.  
 
Together with my 20+ years of experience working with a variety of youth, along with19 years of parenting we can work together to develop a plan that will help your child reduce their anxiety, learn strategies to improve their impulse control, and practice methods for emotional management.  
I would be privileged to partner with you to learn more about your child's individual strengths and struggles so we can make steps towards higher quality health and wellness.
 
Areas of speciality include:
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Emotional Regulation
- Social Skill Development
- Working with children ages 6 - 13
 
Additional interest areas are:
- Therapy for teachers and other caregivers
 
Additional training and treatment modalities include:
- Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Certification in treating kids with ADHD, Anxiety, Emotional Regulation
- Trauma Informed Practices
- Art Therapy
 
Erika earned her undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University, and her masters in social work from Western Michigan University.  She has been a school social worker for Jenison Public Schools since 2004.
 
She is married to a wonderful husband and has two amazing boys of her own.  She enjoys watching her boys play baseball and tennis, reading, hiking, and spending time in Michigan's beautiful scenery.  She also is a big Disney fan, and likes to escape to the most magical place on Earth periodically.
** For the summer months (June - August), Erika is opening her
practice to include working with parents and teachers on this short-term basis. **