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Erika Calderon LCSW has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Currently, they work as a psychotherapist at a secure Provider. In 2020, they served as a Program Director at Barrier Free Living. Prior to that, from 2019 to 2020, Erika worked as a psychotherapist at St. Mark's Institute. Erika also worked as a psychotherapist at Neighborhood Counseling Center from 2017 to 2019, where they provided individual, family, and couples therapy, collaborating with a psychiatrist for medication management. Before that, they served as a school social worker at CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION from 2017 to 2019, providing counseling for grades K-5 and co-facilitating in social-emotional learning curriculum.

Erika's earlier experiences include working as a crisis counselor at the Mental Health Association of NYC from 2004 to 2018, providing crisis counseling and referrals for mental health and substance abuse treatment. Erika also worked as a psychotherapist at Brooklyn Psychotherapy from 2015 to 2017 and as a child and youth counselor at Sanctuary for Families from 2014 to 2015.

Before specializing in therapy, Erika worked as a pediatric social worker at Metropolitan Hospital from 2012 to 2013, conducting psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, case management, and crisis counseling for various pediatric departments. Erika also collaborated with primary care physicians at La Clinica del Barrio for brief counseling and case management.

Finally, Erika started their professional journey as a social worker at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services from 2008 to 2012, providing individual, family, and group therapy, along with case management services. Erika also received extensive training and supervisory experience during this role.

Erika Calderon LCSW completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology at St. John's University from 2000 to 2004. Erika then pursued further education at New York University, where they obtained their Master's degree in Social Work from 2005 to 2008.