Meet Summer Erickson
registered psychotherapist (qualifying) in hamilton
Individual therapy for adults in Hamilton and virtually across Ontario.
Hi, I'm Summer. I work with adults navigating anxiety, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, low mood, life transitions, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences.
Maybe your mind rarely slows down. You find yourself overthinking what others think of you, pushing yourself to meet impossible standards, or struggling to understand why certain patterns keep showing up in your life.
My approach is warm, relational, and attachment-focused. Together, we can explore how your experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others, make sense of patterns that no longer feel helpful, and begin finding new ways forward.
You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You just need a place where you can begin.
Accepting New Clients
Who do I work with?
Individual Adults, age 18 and over
Specialties
Life Transitions
What would make us a good fit?
Your mind moves so quickly that you struggle to switch off or feel grounded
You overthink social situations and worry about how others perceive you
You've been through experiences that are difficult to make sense of, and you want a space where you can be yourself
You’ve been through a break up or had a falling out with a friend or family member
You find yourself caught in perfectionism, people-pleasing, or patterns that no longer feel helpful
You are looking to get a better understanding of who you are and how your past is impacting your present. You’re ready to heal & grow
What is a therapy session with me like?
Warm, human, and collaborative. You don't need to show up with the right words or know exactly where to begin. We'll start wherever you are.
Open and conversational. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be honest about what's happening in your life, without feeling judged or needing to have everything figured out.
Curious about your patterns. Together, we'll explore why certain reactions, thoughts, or relationship patterns may have developed and how they might be affecting you today.
Focused on meaningful change. Understanding yourself is important, but you don't have to stop at insight. We'll explore new ways of relating to your emotions, responding to your needs, and moving toward the life you want.
A place to land when things feel overwhelming. Therapy offers a consistent space to slow down, feel understood, and work through difficult experiences at your own pace.
Who am I outside of the therapy room?
I’m constantly crocheting or making my own clothes in some way, shape or form and I love a book with a good plot twist
I really like to slow down and try to spend time on things that make me feel good - a new recipe, a coffee with a friend, or a passion project, to name a few
I practice what I’ve learned in my own therapy sessions - especially things like self-compassion and how to take care of myself in ways that feel meaningful
Specialties & Modalities
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What I Can Help With
Anxiety, low mood, self-criticism, life transitions, relationship patterns and attachment, and difficult experiences.
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How I Work
An attachment-focused, relational approach that explores patterns and emotional experiences.
Education & Training
Master of Science of Psychotherapy from McMaster University
Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Internship with the Anxiety Research and Treatment Centre (ATRC) at St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
EFIT Level 1
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