Welcome, I'M really GLAD YOU'RE HERE!
I help parents stay connected with their struggling teen, even when it feels impossible.
Hi, I'm Erin
I'm Erin McMenamin, LCSW: a therapist who's spent three decades working with women, families, and military families through some of the most overwhelming seasons of their lives.
I've worked with military spouses navigating deployment, reintegration, and death of a partner. I've sat with women through trauma, loss, addiction, and mental health struggles.. And through all of it, i have provided support to the women who have carried the mental load of the family and home.
I love helping women remember that the story they tell themselves about who they are how they're doing is almost never the whole truth.
Over 30 years sitting with struggling teens and their terrified parents: I've worked in schools, camps, non-profits, and private practice, and I've seen these families recover
Trauma therapist who specializes in what happens when we shut down: I know what creates disconnection and, more importantly, what repairs it
Mom of three: I've done this work professionally and personally, which means I know how it feels to be overwhelmed by the demands we put on ourselves
Trusted advisor to women who've tried everything: When the books don't work and the self-improvement techniques fail, women find their way to me
get to know me more
Some things to know about me
I work with parents of teens who are: Withdrawn, anxious, depressed, defiant, or going through something hard.
Why I do this:
Because I've watched parents who thought they were failing find their way back to their kids. Not because the teen became easy—but because the parent learned to stay steady in the chaos.
The professional stuff:
I've worked as a trauma therapist, guidance counselor, educator, and parent coach. I specialize in adolescent mental health and helping families navigate the hardest seasons.
My philosophy centers on connection before correction. Strategic, not permissive. Using practical strategies grounded in 30+ years of clinical experience and real-world parenting.
I don't offer cookie-cutter advice. Every family is different. What works for one teen might backfire with another. We figure out what works for YOUR teen, YOUR family.
I care about the relationship, not just the behavior.
Yes, we address the behavior. But we do it in ways that strengthen your connection instead of damaging it.
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The Personal:
I'm a mom of three. When I'm not working, I'm usually spending time with my husband and our family.
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