Services Offered

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one client centered therapy. I use an eclectic approach based on client need. We will work together to support your needs and hopes for therapy. Including evidence based models such as:

    *Cognitive Behavior Therapy

    *Dialectical Behavior Therapy

    *Exposure Therapy

    *Motivational Interviewing

    *Client Centered Therapy

    *Interpersonal Therapy

  • Therapeutic Consultation for Gender Affirmative Care

    Consultations for parents and caregivers to learn more about supporting their transgender and gender diverse youth.

    Consultation for gender affirming surgical letters.

  • Immigration Evaluations

    Clinical assessment and written affidavits for Hardship Waivers, VAWA, or Asylum. This will usually entail 2-3 sessions and full written evaluation for court.

Contact

My Practice

My name is Erin Peterson and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and owner of Sand Dollar Counseling. I specialize in:

  • Providing evidence-based, effective, and compassionate therapy to individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, gender identity, stress and life transitions.

  • Supporting people in managing emotions more effectively or in understanding themselves and their identity more fully.

  • Helping people make changes in thought patterns and behaviors.  

  • Offering a supportive environment for individuals to discover their identity.

  • Focusing on work with adolescents and young adults in their 20’s and 30’s.

  • Perinatal Mental Health

I believe that in order for therapy to be effective, there has to be a match between therapist and client, plus a readiness to change on the client’s part. I work to develop a warm and supportive environment for all individuals meeting with me. I work from a gender affirming space. I know the decision to start therapy can be a big step. I look forward to meeting with you soon.

Erin R. Peterson LICSW