Erik Gans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Somerville, MA 02145
Let's Connect (617) 996-8779
Life can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I'm Erik Gans, and I'm here to support you on your journey. I actually believe therapy can be simple. Just come in share your thoughts, and commit to 50 minutes once a week, and together we can create lasting changes. Deeper exploration is very often a part of that journey, but there is no need to rush that. I have over 15 years of experience, and specialize in helping individuals with trauma, phobias, depression, and anxiety. This is the perfect time to take this step towards a healthier you. I'm excited to connect with you.
This is your time to bring whatever you need to the table each week. If you're unsure about counseling, you're in the right place. We can begin right where you are and discover the best treatment approach for you. I incorporate various methods such as Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
I aim to offer clients acceptance and respect for the bravery it requires to engage in weekly therapy sessions. My goal is for you to anticipate our meetings as a time for reflection, receiving support, and making gradual strides towards a more hopeful and brighter future. I'm excited to connect with you and support you on this journey.
Call or Email Erik Gans now for a free 15 minute consultation - (617) 996-8779
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- PPO plans from all carriers
- Out of Network
Erik Gans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (617) 996-8779
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 122060 Erik Gans
- In Practice for 17 years
- Attended Salem State College of Social Work, Graduated 2009
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers 886484102 / 2017
- Certificate from Certified EMDR Trained Practitioner by the EMDR Advanced Training/ International Association ACEP 6709 / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Erik Gans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (617) 996-8779
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Erik Gans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (617) 996-8779
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Biofeedback
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Schema Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Erik Gans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (617) 996-8779