Erin Kownacki
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Welcome! Clients of all identities and backgrounds are welcome in my practice. I strive to create a safe space for you to show up as just as you are.
I am looking forward to meeting you. I have experience in several settings in mental health over the years including adult residential treatment, outpatient programs for co-ocurring disorders, non profit centers, and my current position in private practice. Clients of all backgrounds and identities are welcome in my practice and I am LGBTQ+ affirming. My approach is unique in that I truly believe in the power of authentic human connection and meet every client where they are at. My style is direct, honest, and gentle at the same time and I have experience with different modalities such as attachment focused therapy, CBT, and somatic therapy. I enjoying providing education on mindfulness based approaches to healing and feel that I offer a holistic yet goal centered space for healing.
Practice hours (PDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Career
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Cigna – California
- United Health Care – California
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Credentials
Licenses
LMFT
53039, California
Certificates
Registered 200 Hour Yoga Teacher
Yoga Alliance
Education
Antioch University Santa Barbara
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2021