Therapist in Federal Way, Washington Erika Newitt, Therapist

Erika Newitt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapy Certified Supervisor (ATCS) at LifeStance Health. She helps individuals and families across Washington build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and find creative ways to cope with life’s challenges.

Erika works with children, teens, and adults, creating a compassionate and structured space where clients can explore their emotions, improve communication, and develop healthy coping skills. She specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety and depression—issues that can affect all areas of life, including; family relationships, school and work performance, retirement and aging.

Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with greater clarity. These techniques empower clients to manage stress, build emotional flexibility, and create lasting changes that align with their personal values and goals.

As an art therapist, Erika is passionate about using creativity as a pathway to healing. Through art therapy and other expressive methods, she helps clients of all ages communicate and process experiences that may be difficult to express in words. Her work combines clinical expertise with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care, and she views therapy as a collaborative journey—one that helps people uncover their strengths, find meaning, and move toward greater well-being.

Outside of her clinical work, Erika brings her sense of adventure to life—having traveled to 52 countries, summited Mount Kilimanjaro, climbed beyond Mount Everest Base Camp, and explored shipwrecks through SCUBA diving. She also volunteers with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), reflecting her deep commitment to service, compassion, and community care.