About Erin
Erin Loken is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in the treatment of adults and children whose life are complicated with symptoms of anxiety, OCD, Tics/Tourette Syndrome, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), and ADHD.
She considers herself a “contextual neuroaffirmative” therapist. This means that she believes in neurodiversity and that nobody is “broken”. She also knows that we sometimes we get “stuck” due to a world that doesn’t fit, or due to reinforcement of certain patterns that create more symptoms. Erin has specific knowledge on how our brains can get stuck in this world and can teach evidence-based, CBT techniques to help people live their lives the way they want. In other words, she is neurodiversity-affirming and reality-based, using techniques such as ERP, ACT, CBIT, SPACE, and ComB.
Educated in cognitive behavioral therapeutic techniques by the UCLA Anxiety Disorders Clinic and Michael Cameron, PhD., attending psychologist (UCLA), Erin has pursued extensive training in CBT. She also holds a certification in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) from the Tourette Association of America, as well as other advanced trainings and certifications relevant to the symptoms she treats.
Erin has been practicing for over fifteen years, specializing in CBT for over a decade. She has held positions in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente, the UCLA Rape Treatment Center working with high school populations, and an intensive outpatient drug rehabilitation center for teenagers and young adults.
Having led numerous groups for teenagers with anxiety and depression at these facilities, she is skilled in working with children, teens and families. Erin understands how anxiety and other symptoms can damage our valued and necessary relationships, leading to distress and depression.
She is dedicated to helping others so they can lead happier, fuller lives.
Certifications
CBIT - Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Tics, Tourette Association of America
ComB - VPTI Certification, TLC Foundation (BFRB.org)
ADHD-CCSP - ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider
Certified Trauma Counselor - UCLA Rape Treatment Center
Advanced Training
IOCDF BTTI - Advanced Forum Pediatric OCD
SPACE - Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center
UCLA Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Westwood, California
Internships / Positions
Michael Cameron, PhD., Cameron and Associates, cognitive-behavioral treatment
UCLA Rape Treatment Center of Los Angeles, High School Intervention (2006-2009)
Kaiser Permanente, (2012-2015) Department of Psychiatry Psychosocial Therapist (San Diego) and contracted specialist for anxiety (Los Angeles).
Of One Mind, Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment for Teenagers
Maple Center of Southern California
Airport Marina Counseling Center
Education
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University, Northridge
BA, Psychology, University of Florida
To set up an appointment or for more information, please contact Erin at 503-460-7091 or by email erin@erinloken.com