Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Howdy!

My name is Erick Westbrook. I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and therapist at the Kendall Square clinic. My background is in hospital social work with adolescents and adults, often in critical moments where a therapeutic voice and calm presence can make all the difference. My goal is to create a nurturing space where people are valued, treated with respect, and, perhaps most importantly, can speak and be heard. To that end, I like to take a person-centered and strengths-based approach to working with folks. You have intrinsic value as a human, and you’re the expert in your own life!

My goal is not to work for you, but with you. In our therapeutic partnership, I’ll work with you on understanding yourself and your emotions – building coping skills, confidence, and self-compassion along the way. These are powerful tools in the service of facing life’s challenges.

My goal is to create a space that feels safe to speak about your life, thoughts, and emotions without judgment. You have intrinsic value as a person, and you intrinsically deserve these things. Let’s work together on finding your way through this wonderful mess that we call “life!”