Co-owner and licensed therapist Erica Wilbanks of Iron City Counseling in Birmingham, Alabama, standing outdoors and smiling, representing compassionate mental health care for individuals, couples, and families.
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Erica Wilbanks, MS, LPC-S

Are you ready for change? Austrian psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Viktor Frankl stated, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Many symptoms, like anxiety, depression, dissociation, fatigue, and guilt, follow trauma. Experiencing trauma is isolating, and I do not believe we were meant to do life alone. I offer to serve as someone who can collaboratively walk through the trauma with you.

I believe in a holistic approach when working with clients. In dealing with trauma, I like to educate my clients on what happens to the brain and the body when they experience a traumatic event. This information alone helps normalize an individual's experience. I use this information as a foundation to build upon and work towards healing.

A client once told me, "I've made peace with death. Now I want to make peace with life and start living." Whether it is trauma, suicide ideation, anxiety, depression, or just life struggles, I would be honored to walk with you through it.

Offer Sessions Virtually.

Working With Me

Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • C-PTSD

  • Depression

  • Life Transitions

  • LGBTQ Affirming

  • PTSD

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Sexual Abuse

Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • EMDR

  • Somatic Approach

Populations

  • Ages 18+

Insurance Accepted

  • BCBS

  • United Healthcare

  • VIVA

Private Pay Rate

  • $175 for 53+ minute Individual Session

Certifications

  • EMDRIA Certified Therapist

  • Completed Levels 1-4 trainings of Lifespan Integration October 2022