Erin Black, BSW, RSW

Hi there! My name is Erin Black, and I'm a registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work. I've been a counsellor for over 17 years, and have also attended counselling in my own healing journey.  

I believe everyone has their unique story of struggles and strengths, and my goal is to provide authentic, relatable, and compassionate support. Whether you're going through a difficult time or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to help. My role is to work with you to create a treatment plan to address your concerns and overcome struggles so that you can live a life of freedom.

I specialize in treating addictions and trauma and offer individual counselling services for ages 12 and up. I'm trained in several different therapies, including Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Most of my sessions include talk therapy and ART, I find this the most effective approach to access your innate inner wisdom while also processing and resolving concerns.  I view our work together as a partnership and value your input, ideas, and feedback. My role is to help you achieve your goals as quickly as possible so that you can enjoy life and focus on things that bring you peace and contentment.

I know the stress or difficulty that usually comes before deciding to reach out for help, and that the process of finding a counsellor who is also a good fit can seem daunting. The most effective aspect of counselling is finding a counsellor who you feel comfortable with.  If you are unsure of where to go, or who to see, please reach out for a free consult, we can discuss your concerns and my approach to help you with your decision. 

When I'm not counselling, I love spending time outdoors, taking in the beauty of rural Alberta or just hanging out with my teen daughter. I'm an animal lover and have two Australian Shepherds, four cats and one horse. I also enjoy skidooing and skiing and taking pictures of those beautiful Alberta skys.  

Feel free to reach out, I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.