Dr. Erin Falconer Licensed Master Social Worker

Dr. Erin Falconer, Licensed Master Social Worker, 120005 is practicing under the supervision of Michael Beck (New York, LCSW, 092965) at Refuge Psychotherapy LCSW, PLLC.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training to become supervisors. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases, which means that, when working with them, you are getting the time and expertise of multiple therapists in your treatment.

I aim to create a safe space to collaboratively process trauma and work on issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic illness, relationship struggles, abuse, life and career concerns, and issues around identity and creative expression. I also specialize in helping people recover from coercive control and influence, including survivors of cultic abuse and high demand groups. Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked as a neuroscientist, so my therapeutic approaches are informed by experience and expertise in neuroscience. I studied how therapy can change the brain and improve symptoms in people who are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder.

I primarily use a trauma-focused and strengths-based psychodynamic approach, and will bring in other tools to support our work together. This may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness approaches. I also find that somatic and expressive, creative arts therapies can be beneficial for healing trauma.