Dr. Erin Hopkins, clinical psychologist
Feel worthy just as you are.
Is your relentless pace costing you your peace, authentic connection, and sense of true purpose?
You’re in the right place.
I’m Erin, and I help high achievers challenge the belief that they’re not good enough. I can help you build a sense of self-worth that isn’t conditional on how much you accomplish or how perfect you appear to others. You can find a space to exhale fully and connect to who you are behind all of the accolades. We’ll work together to help you develop relationships where you can show up as your whole, vibrant self and feel loved.
I can help you develop greater insight into your patterns and the stories you tell yourself alongside creating the change you want to see in your life. We’ll find a balance between reflection and action.
I get it. I’ve also chased the next credential, title, and qualification. The pace was exhausting, and I felt unfulfilled. It’s an ongoing practice to root down and find stillness, and it’s so worth it. The joy I find from connecting to my true nature and being able to hold space for others to do the same is beyond words. I want that ease and purpose for you too.
I know where you stand in the world matters. Our social context affects our mental health. Experiences of marginalization and discrimination can lead to feeling isolated. That feeling often fuels the relentless drive to strive and prove your worth. We’ll honor these experiences. I’m a culturally responsive and affirming therapist and want clients to feel seen and valued for who they are.
When you work with me, you get a whole-hearted human and not a blank slate. I have a loud, cackling laugh and very expressive face. Yes, we’ll laugh together in therapy! I believe in telling clients what I’m thinking, but you’d know regardless because my face says it all. Most importantly, I’ll show up with all the warmth and love, because I’ve been there too. I’ve got you.
My Background & Training
Education & Licensure
B.A. from Smith College (Major in Psychology, Minor in Gender Studies)
M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England
Clinical Psychologist Licensure in Connecticut
PsyPact Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology
Clinical Experience
I’ve provided individual and family psychotherapy across the lifespan in diverse settings.
Adults (ages 18-80) in a hospital outpatient clinic and in a group private practice
Teens in a clinical day school and college preparatory boarding school
Children in outpatient clinics and public schools
Pregnant moms and preschoolers in an early childhood mental health clinic
I love supporting psychologists in training and have been a practicum and internship supervisor for doctoral students. I’m currently on the psychology faculty at a hospital.
I was a clinical administrator at a clinical day school where I supervised and led the high school team therapists. I also provided training on trauma-informed care to school staff.
While I don’t provide psychological assessments as part of my private practice, my experience completing assessments (psychoeducational and diagnostic) across settings informs my understanding of clients’ challenges and needs.
I value a mind-body approach, and my yoga teacher training (200-hour and yin) guides my practice as well.