Erica Coulehan, LMSW, Executive Functioning Life Coach & Therapist

Erica Coulehan (she/her): Bridging Behavioral Expertise to Executive Function Master

Erica Coulehan, LMSW, currently serves as an Executive Functioning Life Coach at Valiant Minds Counseling, specializing in enhancing self-management skills essential for goal achievement. These skills include managing emotions, initiating action, maintaining focus, organization, planning, prioritizing, and adaptive problem-solving when deviations occur. Additionally, Erica is in the process of obtaining her clinical license and can provide therapy services under the guidance of Valerie McIntyre, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CCATP. This arrangement allows Erica to apply her extensive experience in mental health care to therapy sessions, ensuring clients receive knowledgeable and compassionate care.

With over 25 years in the field, Erica’s passion for social work is supported by her licensure and a wealth of experience in providing superior mental health care to a wide range of clients, from toddlers to the elderly. Her expertise is particularly notable in serving children with ADHD and autism, as well as adults dealing with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression. Erica’s professional journey spans various settings, including homes, communities, schools, offices, and hospitals, showcasing her adaptability and commitment to client-centered care.

Her background as a Behavioral Specialist Consultant and Mobile Therapist has refined her skills in behavioral analysis, intervention strategies, and therapeutic support, making her well-equipped to guide individuals through their executive functioning challenges. Erica’s experience in creating targeted intervention plans and delivering therapy in clients’ natural environments has contributed to her deep understanding of individual behavior patterns and environmental impacts on executive functioning.

These cumulative experiences have endowed Erica with a unique blend of skills and insights, making her an experienced and effective coach and therapist. Her approach is holistic, focusing not only on specific executive function skills but also on the overall well-being of her clients. Erica’s philosophy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a belief that anyone can benefit from her coaching and therapy services, regardless of age or diagnosis.

Your initial consultation with Erica at Valiant Minds Counseling is complimentary and without obligation. As Erica states, “I pride myself on being empathetic and compassionate with my clients. I believe that anyone, regardless of age, with or without a diagnosis, can benefit from Executive Functioning Coaching. It will be my pleasure to work with you on achieving all your Executive Functioning life goals.”

Education and Licenses

Master Level Social Work License (2012- LMSW)

Master of Social Work (2000)
University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (1994-1998)
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

 

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