Erika Austin, PhD | Sam Expert

Erika Austin, PhD

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Speciality

Grief Expert

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Areas of Speciality

Caregiving & Family Grief & Hard Stuff

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Erika

Trauma & Grief Healing Expert and Coach

A session with me is like…
A compassionate and transformative space where evidence-based techniques and intuitive wisdom guide gentle yet powerful healing.

One life experience that helps me relate to my clients is…
The most difficult losses I’ve endured were the sudden death of my first husband at 26 and, 15 years later, the loss of my brother and best friend. Navigating profound grief and complex trauma from these experiences deepened my empathy and fuels my purpose to help others transform adversity and reclaim their wholeness.

Three things I want clients to feel post-session are…
Safe, empowered, and renewed.

Past experience that qualifies me for this role is…
Over 20 years of supporting trauma survivors through somatic healing, breathwork, and nervous system regulation, integrating evidence-based techniques with compassionate witnessing.

I believe trauma healing is a path to personal liberation, allowing women to reclaim their authentic voice and power. My approach integrates evidence-based techniques with compassionate witnessing, creating a safe container where lasting transformation can emerge organically.

Credentials & Qualifications

University of California, Irvine, Ph.D. in Sociology
University of California, Irvine, M.A. in Sociology
University of California, Santa Cruz, B.A. in Psychology and Latin American Studies
Certified IFS Practitioner
Somatic Embodiment Practitioner
Reiki Practitioner
Transformational Breathwork Practitioner
EMDR Practitioner
Member of The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Member of Somatic Experiencing® International
Member of The Embody Lab