Erika Baum
EMDR-Trained Therapist, M.A., LPCC, NCC
ENFJ-Protagonist/Mentor/Envisioner

Healing from Relational Wounds—Because You Deserve More

Relational wounds happen when the people who were meant to love and support you the most—parents, caregivers, or partners—neglected, hurt, or dismissed you.

These experiences don’t just fade with time; they shape how you see yourself, how you trust others, and how safe you feel in relationships.

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Sometimes, these wounds aren’t obvious. Maybe you grew up feeling like you were too much, not enough, or like love had to be earned. Over time, your brain learned to protect you—keeping people at arm’s length, staying on guard, or fearing rejection—making it hard to build the deep, fulfilling relationships you crave.

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I get it—not just because I’ve studied it, but because I’ve lived it. Growing up in an unstable home shaped by mental illness, addiction, and shifting family dynamics profoundly impacted my sense of self and my relationships. I know what it’s like to navigate connection when trust doesn’t come easily, and I know that healing is possible.

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That’s why I specialize in helping people like you. I believe therapy should be efficient and transformative—not a decades-long process of analyzing your pain without real change. Your life is happening now, and you deserve to live it fully.

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I use a blend of EMDR, IFS parts work, and trauma-informed therapy to help you break free from old patterns and create relationships that feel safe, secure, and fulfilling.

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Beyond my work as a therapist, I bring a lot of life experience. I grew up in the Midwest (cornfields and casseroles), served in the military, owned a salon, worked as a recruiter, and even guided cultural experiences. I’ve also navigated my share of personal challenges—failed relationships, family struggles, the rollercoaster of IVF, pregnancy loss, and a failed adoption. But through it all, I’ve also had incredible highs—becoming a mom, marrying the love of my life, and building a career that fuels my passion.

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Outside of therapy, I’m an avid traveler, a wife and mom, an awkward but enthusiastic dancer, a book lover, and an animal rescuer (currently ruled by two rescue dogs and a cat who insists he’s one of them).

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If we’re not the right fit, I’m happy to help you find someone who is. What matters most is that you get the care you deserve—because healing changes everything. It transforms how you see yourself, how you love, and how you experience the world.

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You don’t have to keep carrying what wasn’t yours to hold. Let’s work together to rewrite your story.