Ericka Fortson

Ericka Fortson is an Ohio-licensed LISW with more than 20 years of professional experience working with children ages 0 to 17 and adults 18 and older. She focuses on helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, foster care and adoption challenges, and transitions in work and personal life. Ericka centers her work on building trust and clear communication so clients can explore concerns and identify practical steps forward.

Her practice addresses a broad range of issues including grief, depression, self esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, eating-related difficulties, career questions, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing blended family issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood challenges, impulsivity and control issues, and young adult transitions. Ericka integrates mindfulness-informed techniques and coaching elements to help clients increase coping skills, strengthen relationships, and work toward meaningful change. She emphasizes collaboration, active listening, and a nonjudgmental approach as clients pursue goals for greater balance and wellbeing.