Don’t hesitate to reach out to our office to get in touch or schedule a consultation with Erika.
Erika Bugaj is a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in Tenleytown, Washington, DC. Erika has many years of experience as a social worker and therapist, as well as experience as a teacher. She specializes in perinatal mental health at this time, though she is a trained child, teen, and family therapist.
Bachelor of Science in Social WorkSyracuse University – 1998 Master of Teaching, ElementaryTrinity Washington University – 2002 Master of Clinical Social WorkThe Catholic University of America – 2003
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington, DC)
Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (Maryland)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (New York)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Virginia)
Authorized to practice telehealth in Florida
PMH-C: Perinatal Mental Health credential, from Postpartum Support International
CNIT: Certified Nature-Informed Therapist
Erika’s professional experience includes social work positions, helping adult survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence; meeting the complex needs of homeless families with young children; and providing counseling and resources to families receiving care on the inpatient pediatric units of a teaching hospital. After finishing her undergraduate degree at Syracuse University, Erika completed a two-year commitment with Teach for America, teaching second grade in DC Public Schools. Following her graduate degree work, Erika completed the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Training Program at the Washington School of Psychiatry in 2013, which is a two year postgraduate certificate program for mental health professionals specializing in providing therapy with children, teens, and families.
Some of the evidence-based therapy practices she uses regularly include:
As a knowledgeable expert in the field, Erika is often interviewed and publishes her research. You can find details about a few of her recent interviews and journal publications below.
Erika resides in Washington, DC where she works to balance her work and family life. She is the proud mother of two kids, whom she likes to explore the DC metro area and Tenleytown neighborhood with. The family also has a Pitbull mix named Diesel, and they’ve recently added two kittens, Rocket and Haley, to the menagerie.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our office to get in touch or schedule a consultation with Erika.
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