Meet Erika
“THE MIND CAN’T HEAL UNTIL THE BODY FEELS SAFE”
“The mind can’t hear until the body feels safe.”
Erika T. Kendrick, LPC
Montclair, NJ and St. Petersburg, FL Anxiety & Brainspotting Therapist
Hi, I’m Erika — I’m so glad you’re here.
I became a therapist because I love empowering women to move through the things that weigh them down most. For me, therapy isn’t just about following a regimented clinical structure or a set of treatment plans. Those have their place, but healing is also about presence, safety, and creating space where you can finally exhale and not carry everything alone.
With over 25 years in mental health and more than a decade in private practice, I specialize in working with Millennial + Gen-X Black women and women of color who are tired of being strong all the time. My clients often say I “keep it real, but professional”—that I’m calm, present, and make it easy to laugh when it’s needed most.
I believe therapy should care for your whole self. Our feelings and stress live in the body as much as in the mind, so I draw from approaches like Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, Somatic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Positive Psychology. If talking feels hard at first, I have other ways of helping you ease in and feel comfortable.
Outside of therapy, I’m grounded by the simple things that bring me joy: listening to jazz (my soul food), my faith (Christian), traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. Being near the water—hearing the waves, feeling the calm—always resets me. And yes, I love a good pizza too. These are the pieces of life that remind me what peace and freedom feel like, and I want you to have that, too.
Let’s Begin
You’ve been strong long enough. If you’re ready for therapy that’s culturally affirming, whole-self, and deeply supportive, I’d be honored to walk with you on your healing journey.
My Mission
My mission is to create a safe, affirming, and culturally grounded space where Millennial and Gen X Women of Color can step out of survival mode and into whole-self healing that restores balance to mind and body.
My Vision
My vision is a world where Women of Color no longer carry the weight of survival alone, but thrive in communities of healing, wholeness, and rest — living lives rooted in joy, not exhaustion.
Purpose
This work isn’t just my profession — it’s my purpose. I believe every woman deserves more than survival; she deserves peace. I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers – The State Univerity of New Jersey and I received my MA in Counseling Psychology from New Jersey City University in Jersey City, NJ. I am licensed in the state of New Jersey as a Licensed Profesional Counselor, and am also a registered telehealth provider in the states of DE, FL, & SC. I am certified in Executive and Personal Coaching from Valorie Burton’s Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute, and am a trained Brainspotting Practitioner.
My clinical experience ranges from outpatient substance abuse treatment, community based treatment, residential treatment for the SPMI population in a supervisory capacity, and utilization review for intensive outpatient programs and managed care.
Relevant Trainings, Certifications, and Memberships
License and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor, State of NJ Lic#37PC00377400
- Certified Executive and Personal Coach
- Certified Brainspotting Practitioner (pending)
- Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trained in Brainspotting
- Trained in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Member of the American Counseling Association
- Member of the Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute
Brainspotting
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Brainspotting Phase I
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Brainspotting Phase II
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Brainspotting Phase III From A Neuroexperiential Perspective
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Brainspotting Intake Training
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Expansion Brainspotting Training (pending)
Frequently Asked Questions
In which states are you available to provide services?
Do you accept insurance?
At this time, Erika T. Kendrick accepts the following:
NJ residents: Aetna, Lyra EAP, and Modern Health EAP.
DE, FL, SC residents: Lyra EAP, and Modern Health EAP.
Can I get reimbursed for my sessions if I pay out of pocket?
If your plan has out of network benefits, you will qualify for reimbursement based on your out of network rate. Most insurance plans with out-of-network benefits will reimburse you 60-90% of my fee after the deductible is met. I will provide you with a Superbill after each session and provide information as to how to request reimbursement. Please note that I make no guarantees about the level of reimbursement from your insurance company, and clients are responsible for being informed about all the details of their insurance plan.
What are your rates?
My clients start off in therapy on a weekly or biweekly basis, depending on the treatment need and goal(s). Clients who have met their goals and would like to maintain positive gains tend to move to a monthly basis.
A standard 45-50 minute session is billed at $170. A 90 minute session is billed at $250. I accept all major credit cards, FSA, & HSA. Payment is due at the time of service and all clients are required to maintain an active method of payment on file.
If I'm unable to afford therapy, do you offer a sliding scale?
Although I do not offer a sliding scale, I do accept vouchers and scholarships from organizations that provide financial assistance towards therapy sessions. Clients are to inquire through the respective program and identify Erika T. Kendrick, LPC as their chosen provider.
Good Faith Estimate
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
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Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
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If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
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Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.