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Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, and Relationships in Concord, NC
LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent-affirming 

Couples Therapist Erica Smalla with an inviting smile

Understand Yourself More Deeply


Make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and patterns.

A Space Where You Can Be Fully You


LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent-affirming care.

Create Lasting Change


Feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again.

Welcome

You belong here

You might be:

  • Overthinking everything and unable to turn your mind off

  • Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or easily drained

  • Stuck in the same relationship patterns, even when you try to change

  • Disconnected from yourself or unsure who you really are anymore

  • Carrying anxiety, past trauma, or a constant sense that something is “off”

Something in you knows it’s time for things to feel different.

I don’t believe in rushing you, fixing you, or forcing change.

Our work is collaborative and deeply attuned. Together, we’ll begin to understand the patterns, protective parts, and experiences that have shaped you—so you can move through life with more clarity, self-trust, and ease.

My approach is:

  • Relational and intuitive

  • Nervous-system-informed

  • Rooted in parts work (Internal Family Systems)

  • Focused on lasting, not surface-level, change

Areas of Focus

Unlock Authentic Living

Cultivate Healthy Relationships

Embrace Creativity and Passion

Rediscover Your True Self

Personalized Therapy Plans

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Inclusive IFS Therapy

Start the journey toward the life you deserve - authentic, connected, and whole.

"After 21 years of marriage and navigating the pain of an affair, I never imagined we could feel this connected again. Working with Erica brought the life back into our relationship. Even our intimacy feels better than it ever has. Forever grateful!"

-Meghan. D

Grand Rapids, MI

"Erica is the best therapist I know, and that’s saying a lot, considering I’ve been a therapist and Reiki practitioner for over 12 years. She has a gift for creating safety, insight, and real transformation."

- Samuel J.

Concord, NC

"For the first time in years, I’m not living under the weight of constant anxiety. I feel lighter, clearer, and more present in my own life. I’m finally sleeping through the night!! waking up with energy, and finding myself enjoying the little things again. Working with Erica hasn’t just been a relief. It’s been life-changing. She makes the hard stuff feel doable, and somehow, even healing feels…comfy with Erica (and yes, sometimes even funny)."

- Riley L.

Forreston, IL.

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Every part of you is celebrated here
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Email: ericaLsmalla@gmail.com
Phone: (980) 473-0934

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