Erika Nielsen
Behavioral Health Clinician
Bentonville, Arkansas
United States
Highest Degree Held: MS
Specialties: DBT, RODBT, EMDR
Types of Clients: Adults, Groups (group therapy)
Languages spoken: English, Español, Português
Licensures/Certifications: LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT, NCC
ACT/CBS Background and Training: ACT for beginners (Russ Harris), ACT Basics (Matt Boone). ACT immersion (Steven Hayes), ACT in practice (Steven Hayes), ACT boot camp Denver 2023, ACT for ADHD (Russ Harris), Precision Practice Masterclass (Steven Hayes)
ACT/CBS Experience: 11 years
Additional Information: Erika holds a Master's and a Post-Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health, and Play Therapy. In addition, Erika is fully trained in several therapeutic approaches, including DBT, RO-DBT, ACT, EMDR, and PEERs Certified. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Registered Play Therapist in Arkansas. Erika is also a National Certified Counselor. Erika works with adults individually or with their families on a wide range of issues. She emphasizes the use of evidence-based practices.
Erika serves as a Site Intern Program Supervisor, and she is a LPC and LMFT Supervisor. She has experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Erika has lived in Arkansas with her husband for the past 26 years.
Erika is also the creator of Milestone Based Therapy and Milestone Based Health Care Delivery Model, which she start developing in 2018. These models focus on meeting specific milestones to track a client's/patient’s progress and ensure the most effective treatment.
Erika serves as a Site Intern Program Supervisor, and she is a LPC and LMFT Supervisor. She has experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Erika has lived in Arkansas with her husband for the past 26 years.
Erika is also the creator of Milestone Based Therapy and Milestone Based Health Care Delivery Model, which she start developing in 2018. These models focus on meeting specific milestones to track a client's/patient’s progress and ensure the most effective treatment.