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Licensed therapist for women in maryland

Erica Guiton

MSW, LCSW-C, CEAP, PMH-C

Areas of expertise

Many high-achieving women move through life carrying an invisible weight, the constant pressure to excel, the fear of falling short, and the exhaustion that comes from always being the one who “has it together.” I love supporting women who feel overwhelmed by expectations, struggle with self-compassion, and find it hard to slow down.

In our work together, therapy becomes a space to pause and breathe. To understand the patterns that keep you stuck in doing mode and rediscover how to feel grounded, balanced, and connected to yourself. My goal is to help you shift from striving for perfection to living with authenticity, ease, and purpose.

❋ Professional, Career, Workplace Stress

Work-related stress, burnout, and perfectionism can impact both professional performance and personal fulfillment. Therapy can help you identify patterns that contribute to overwhelm, build resilience, and develop strategies for maintaining balance and well-being at work. Together, we focus on fostering confidence, clarity, and sustainable growth in your professional life.

❋ Perfectionism/High Expectations

I work with those who feel like “never enough,” to offer a space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with your humanity. Together, we’ll explore where your perfectionism comes from and learn new ways to find worth, peace, and confidence beyond constant striving.

❋ Pregnancy & Postpartum

The perinatal period can bring a wide range of emotions and experiences… from joy and connection to anxiety, grief, or identity shifts. I will provide a supportive space to help you navigate these changes, process challenges, and strengthen emotional well-being during pregnancy and after birth. My goal is to help you feel grounded, supported, and confident as you adjust to this new chapter.

❋ Executive / Leader Life Balance

I specialize in working with high-achieving, perfectionistic women and those in leadership roles who are balancing ambition with well-being.

Work with Me

I specialize in supporting high-achieving, perfectionist women who often feel weighed down by high expectations, lack of self-compassion, and overwhelm. Using solution-focused and somatic-based strategies, I help you navigate the connection between mind and body to find relief and greater nourishment to all parts of yourself. Together, we’ll work to address the cycles that keep you stuck in “doing” mode, explore how to respond rather than react, and support you in feeling more connected to the different parts of yourself.

Many of the women I work with already have strong self-awareness and “all the answers,” but still feel stuck, disconnected, or unable to move forward in a way that feels sustainable. Together, we’ll move beyond over-intellectualizing and focus on practices that ground you in the present moment. You’ll learn how to meet yourself not where you think you should be, but where you actually are. This work is about cultivating compassion so you can feel more whole, responsive, and balanced in your daily life. 

I support women navigating career stress/leadership roles, transitions such as pregnancy and postpartum, parenting pressures, and the ongoing challenge of balancing achievement with self-care. My approach emphasizes somatic awareness, practical strategies, and self-compassion to help you step off the treadmill of constant doing and feel more deeply connected to yourself.


I help you to feel more grounded, present, and at ease.
Therapy with Erica

  • We typically recommend 8-12 sessions of individual therapy to start. Mom Works Counseling Group is a solution-oriented therapy practice, meaning we prioritize skills building and action planning in the self-reflection process. This number of sessions allows for a productive engagement in the therapeutic process while encouraging your growth.

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland

    Maryland Board Approved Social Work Supervisor

    Certified Employee Assistance Professional

    Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C)

    Clinical Trauma Professional Certification (CCTP)

    ACT for Women’s Mental Health

    Various Perinatal Mental Health Specific Education (ex. Grief, Birth Trauma, etc)

  • INTAKE | 50 min session | $200

    SESSION | 45 min session | $175

    We are a private pay therapy practice, meaning we are not INN with any insurance companies and we do not reimburse session fees. If you have more specific questions about our billing process, please complete the form below.

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