Erica Carroll

Erica Carroll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in the state of Maryland, with a profound commitment to supporting individuals and couples through their most challenging life experiences. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Morgan State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore, specializing in Child, Adolescent, and Family Health. With a rich background in hospital settings, Erica's primary focus has been on maternal child health, where she has compassionately cared for women during pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting phases. As an outpatient medical social worker, she has worked with children and their families facing a spectrum of hardships, including new diagnoses, end-of-life challenges, mental health disorders, substance abuse disorders, and domestic violence. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her personal experience as the parent of a special needs child, Erica brings a unique understanding and empathy to her work with the special needs' population. Erica's passion extends to couples facing various challenges, from newlyweds to engaged couples, blended families, and same-sex relationships. She firmly believes in the power of warm, open, and direct care to empower her clients from within. Erica combines her extensive experience, educational background, creativity, and a pragmatic approach to therapy. She integrates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing in her practice and has received training in crisis intervention, mindfulness, and trauma work. Her ultimate goal is to inspire her clients to lead fulfilling, happy lives, offering them the courage to thrive by providing compassionate and supportive counseling for individuals and families in their time of need. With Erica as their guide, clients find the strength to overcome challenges and build healthier, more resilient relationships.