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Hello and welcome!
I know how challenging it can be to seek help in today’s world and I would like to say, no matter the circumstances that brought you here, I’m glad that you made the choice to be here today. Let me start by telling you a little about myself.
Of all the things I have accomplished in my life, being a mother is the thing that I am most proud of. My wife, of 7 years, and I have a beautiful 2-year-old son. He is the light of our world; I love watching him learn and grow every day. I am thankful for the skills that I have learned as a therapist at such a young point in his life. I am confident in knowing that we are setting him up to have and develop deep and lasting relationships as he continues to learn, grow, and eventually launch into the adult world.
I am a proud member of the Army Reserves. Through my nearly 14 years in the reserves, I have deployed to Afghanistan, served as a drill sergeant, and am now serving as an ROTC instructor at my local university.
My undergraduate degree is from the University of Missouri - Columbia (Go Tigers) in Animal Science. During my undergraduate years I played prominent roles at the MU Equine Teaching Facility.
I completed graduate studies from Friends University in 2023, earning my Master of Science in Family Therapy. During my time at Friends, I was also a member of the Delta Kappa Honor Society for Marriage and Family Therapists.
As I reflect on my experiences, the one thing that overlaps is my love for teaching, guiding, and mentoring. This passion plays a huge role in what led me to become a therapist and ultimately what drives my approach as a therapist.
In the therapy room, you will find someone who likes to keep it real and make real-world connections. I am not someone who is going to try to talk all fancy and proper, I truly want to meet you where you are. I encourage my clients to keep it real with me as well. If something isn’t landing for you, lets talk about it.
I am not the expert in your life, I am just the guy with the tools and training to help you learn to use them. This also means that what we discuss on your journey is up to you. I am here to guide, help, and mentor in any way that I can as well as challenge thinking and promote growth. However, growth happens outside of our time together in the in-between time when you choose to use the tools.
Finally, in my leisure time, I love hanging out and playing with my family. I am an avid sports person. I participate in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, where I have earned my purple belt and help coach kids classes. I love football and loyally cheer on my Tigers, Seahawks, and Chiefs (unless they are playing the Seahawks). I am also a huge Harry Potter, Marvel, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings fan.
My fee is $110/50 minutes. I am not accepting insurance currently.
—Erin Lookhart, MS, T-LMFT (He/Him)
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BECOMING A THERAPIST
Erin's Therapy Services
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Indvidual Therapy
No matter who you are, we all struggle with internal demons at some point. Whether this is an ongoing struggle, or one prompted by new life stressors, individual therapy is a great place to work through these demons.
As your therapist, my first goal is to help you feel seen, heard, validated, and understood. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process through which I will follow your lead. The therapy journey will require you to put in the work both inside and outside of session. I am here to help guide, coach, mentor you and be your biggest cheerleader as needed. I am also here to challenge you along your journey.
I have worked with a variety of individuals dealing with struggles such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and suicidal ideation. Within my unique therapeutic approach I draw from elements of Internal Family Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory.
Friend/Family Therapy
Family can be quite a complicated beast and for some, it is the family we choose not the one we are born in to. Either way when communication or other issues cause complications, it can be a mess to sort out.
Whether it is your born or chosen family, there is no need to let these issues fester and ruin relationships. When you enter family/friend therapy with me I will strive to maintain balance and help all parties feel well represented.
I will work to enter this relationship from a place of curiosity. I know that each family/friendship is different and so is my approach for each unique system. I want to understand you needs, help you understand each other’s needs and rebuild connection.
In my unique therapeutic style, I draw from elements of Internal Family Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory. I also include elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Couple's Therapy
Being in a committed relationship, no matter how that looks for you, is challenging. No matter how strong your relationship is, there may come a time that you and your partner(s) need some extra help. Just as in individual settings, it is okay to seek help within your relationship.
In my role as your couples therapist, I first want to make sure that both/all of you are well represented. I want to help open (or reopen) the door to curiosity and compassion between you. I want to help strengthen the connection through deeper emotional understanding.
I have worked with a variety of couple systems including same sex, heterosexual, open, and monogamous. Within my unique therapeutic approach, I draw from elements of Internal Family Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory. I also include elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method.
