Erin

Erin Mock, MS

National Certified Counselor

“I am trained in evidence-based modalities, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method for relationships, and Motivational Interviewing. I work extensively with trauma, using EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and DBT for Trauma. I am always learning, so that if what we’re doing isn’t working, I’m ready to pivot.”

About Me

I have a PhD in English and spent two decades in academia, helping develop students into deep thinkers and investigating how meaning is made. You are not a list of symptoms, but a complex, nuanced text. I transitioned from higher education to counseling because I wanted to apply intellectual depth and rigor to real-world stakes like yours.

Approach

People I’ve worked with describe me as nonjudgmental, perceptive, fearless, philosophical but practical, and intellectual but gritty. I work best with those at significant turning points: midlife, career or financial shake-ups, relationship changes, or the realization that it is time to live differently. If you are exhausted from trying to maintain control, if the things you do to keep living make living harder, if you are hijacked by your emotions, if you’re ready to see what’s next, let’s meet. We won’t just talk, we’ll work together to build something better.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Addiction Counselling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Divorce Coping

    The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.

Professional Title:

  • National Certified Counselor

    A counselor who holds national certification from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Science

Georgia State University

Year: 2026

Service Areas

The Thrive Center c/o Deepen Wellness

In-person

Downtown Decatur

Decatur, Georgia 30030

United States