Dr. Erika O’Hearn is a dedicated counselor and educator with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from James Madison University and a Doctorate in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from American International College.

As a mother of five, she brings both professional expertise and real-life understanding to her work with families, appreciating the complexity of balancing emotional needs, communication, and connection within the home.

Psychotherapy:

Dr. O’Hearn provides individualized psychotherapy in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel safe to explore, process, and grow. Her approach is collaborative and practical, helping clients move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed toward clarity and forward momentum.  Dr. O’Hearn is known for her warm, grounded presence and her ability to meet clients exactly where they are. She helps individuals tap into their strengths and resilience while guiding them toward meaningful, lasting change.

She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and family dynamics. She integrates multiple evidence-based modalities, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors

• Humanistic Therapy to support personal growth and self-understanding

• Solution-Focused Therapy to build on strengths and create actionable change

• Systemic Family Therapy to improve communication and relational dynamics

Dr. O’Hearn places a strong emphasis on psychoeducation, believing that true and lasting change begins with understanding. Clients leave sessions not only feeling supported, but also equipped with tools they can apply in their daily lives.

Psychoeducational Testing

In addition to therapy, Dr. O’Hearn offers comprehensive psychoeducational and achievement testing for students of all ages. These evaluations are designed to provide clarity around how a student learns, processes information, and functions both academically and emotionally.

Her evaluations help identify:

• ADHD and executive functioning challenges

• Learning differences (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia)

• Giftedness and twice-exceptionality

• Cognitive and processing differences

• Emotional factors that may be impacting school performance

Dr. O’Hearn is known for delivering results in a clear, practical, and approachable way. She ensures that families fully understand the findings and provides meaningful recommendations to support educational planning and long-term success.