| Location: |
Foundations Counseling LLC
2809 East Harmony Road
Suite 330
Fort Collins, CO 80528
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| Phone: |
(970) 227-2770
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| Email: |
Send email
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| Website: |
www.foundationscounselingllc.com
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| Profession: |
Professional Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
Marriage Counseling
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
Couples
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| Practice Description: |
“And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anaïs Nin
Erica Thiem is a compassionate and highly dedicated therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate the challenging, painful moments in their lives. By creating a warm, safe space for her clients, Erica fosters an environment in which individuals feel truly heard, seen, and understood. She believes in the power of connection and uses this therapeutic relationship as a foundation for exploring her clients’ thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. Through this collaborative process, Erica helps clients uncover the underlying causes of their struggles and build greater self-awareness and resilience.
Erica tailors each session to meet the unique needs of each client. She helps them develop the tools and insights they need to heal, thrive, and live a fulfilling life. With a deep sense of empathy, Erica helps clients transform their challenges into opportunities for healing, growth, and fulfillment, ultimately guiding them toward a life with which they feel truly aligned.
Erica Thiem has a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winona State University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Erica utilizes techniques from Person-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She completed an externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in 2022. She also has advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Behavioral Activation.
Erica has always been deeply passionate about supporting others. She has a diverse background in helping individuals from various walks of life, including tutoring children, young adults, and refugees. Many years ago, she spent a summer as an equestrian camp counselor, where she led and mentored groups of young campers. Prior to moving to Colorado, Erica’s previous experience includes working with adults in crisis at an inpatient mental health center in Wisconsin, where she provided compassionate care and support. She also held various roles in hospitals across Wisconsin and Minnesota, working closely with patients, families, and medical personnel. Additionally, she co-hosted a bilingual Spanish–English language exchange group for many years, fostering cross-cultural connections and helping individuals build language skills.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Anxiety
Depression
OCD
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Dually Diagnosed Individuals
Eating Disorders
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
LGBTQ Issues
Life Transitions
Personal Growth
Personality Disorders
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
Veterans
Career Counseling
Self Worth
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Additional Languages: |
Portuguese
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Behavioral
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Somatic Therapy
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| Education: |
Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Winona State University, 2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
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| License #: |
LPCC.0022841 |
| Licensed In: |
Colorado |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) | | Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) | | American Counseling Association (ACA) | | American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA) | | International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC) | | Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) | | American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) | | Rocky Mountain Family Therapy Network (RMFTN) |
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| Driving Directions: |
Our Fort Collins – Southeast location is conveniently located at Harmony and Corbett, directly across from the Super Target shopping center. We have additional counseling offices located in Loveland and Windsor.
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In-person and Telehealth |
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| Accepting New Clients: Yes | | Free Initial Consultation: Yes |
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