ERIKA OLIVAREZ MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST INC.

I have always had an interest in helping others in the mental health field and learned this from an early on working in the psychology field. My passion is helping others especially when it comes to encouraging & empowering to better others. I find that compassion, empathy & confidence are my superpowers when I collaborate in my partnerships with clients. I am an endurance runner & when I'm asked which race I'm training for, my answer is always, "training for life." I enjoy running half marathons & marathons out on the road or on trails in nature so I can reconnect with myself & with the outdoors. I love spending time with my family, traveling to immerse myself in other cultures & spend time with other with a delicious meal. I am a spiritual person therefore I utilize my faith in my daily activities. I believe my exercise, mindfulness, family & social connections help me with my emotional well-being. I enjoy referencing Unbreakable-Jay Glazer because it is insight to his truth about experiencing struggles that happen to us all & how he overcame with determination, mindset & seeking support. He keeps things real. I check-in with myself every morning & as needed, especially when I notice I need to recharge so that I know to tap into my resources. These including reaching out to my support system, listen to music, go out for a walk, sit & smell the air...my list of options are always evolving & constantly adding more to my list.