Erin Wheatley, MSW, LCSW | Clinical Supervisor & New Jersey Lead Therapist (Montclair, NJ and Telehealth in CO)

Erin’s therapeutic style is rooted in empathy, presence, and respect for each person’s unique story. She wants each client to feel comfortable bringing their whole self into the room, knowing they will be met with warmth, curiosity, and acceptance. Erin specializes in parent coaching and non-directive play therapy with highly sensitive and neurodivergent children, while also working with families, teens, and adults seeking deeper connection and understanding of themselves. Her approach is flexible and deeply attuned to each client’s unique needs, personality, and developmental stage. She deeply values play as a child’s natural way of communicating and sees parents and caregivers as an essential part of a child’s therapeutic journey. She believes that strengthening the parent-child relationship is one of the most powerful tools for healing and growth.

Erin takes an individualized, integrative, and trauma-informed approach, specifically drawing from Synergetic Play Therapy, attachment-based theory, CBT, and narrative therapy. She incorporates movement, reflection, mindfulness, and body-based practices when helpful, informed by her background in yoga and her belief in the mind-body connection. Erin is LGBTQIA+ affirming and values creating a space where all identities and experiences are welcomed and respected. At the heart of her work is the belief that healing is most powerful within safe, connected relationships.

While living in Colorado, Erin joined Rooted Rhythm and quickly fell in love with its heart-centered philosophy, therapeutic approach, and compassionate team. The practice deeply resonated with her own values and the way she believes therapy should feel—connected, playful, and authentic. Bringing Rooted Rhythm Therapy to New Jersey, her home state, has been an exciting step in the practice’s growth and expansion. Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience across schools, hospitals, residential settings, and community programs. She holds a BSW from the University of Pittsburgh and an MSW from New York University, and is an Endorsed Early Childhood Family Specialist, Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator, and 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher.

Erin is grateful to walk alongside clients and families as they navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and discover new paths toward connection. Her hope is to help each person feel more grounded, supported, and authentically themselves.