Clinical Reviewer
Erika McElroy, PhD, is a licensed psychologist at Palmer Psychology specializing in individual therapy with adult clients.
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Counseling Psychology
clinical practice
Erika McElroy, PhD, is a licensed psychologist at Palmer Psychology whose focus is individual therapy with adult clients. She is dedicated to culturally informed care and to understanding each client's personalized needs.
Prior to joining Palmer Psychology, Erika worked across community-based agencies, medical and hospital settings, teaching and program leadership roles, a private digital health company, and a national behavioral health company. She especially enjoys working with clients who are new to therapy, fellow healthcare professionals, and others who serve the public as a career. Her style is affirming and warm, usually with a hefty sense of humor mixed in.
University of Utah
PhD and MS, Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited)
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Postdoctoral training
Licensure, certifications, and professional credentials.
More than 28 years in healthcare and 20+ years in practice, licensed as a psychologist in Colorado for 19 years.
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As a Medical Reviewer for SonderMind, Erika McElroy reviews mental health content for medical accuracy and clinical integrity, making sure that our educational resources reflect current evidence-based practices.
Erika McElroy is a PhD with 20+ years of experience in Counseling Psychology. They specialize in Individual Therapy, Culturally Informed Care, Adult Clients, and Healthcare Professionals and serve as a Reviewer at SonderMind.
Erika McElroy earned PhD and MS in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah and postdoctoral training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and holds Licensed Psychologist. They have spent 20+ years working in Counseling Psychology.
Erika McElroy focuses on Individual Therapy, Culturally Informed Care, Adult Clients, and Healthcare Professionals.
Erika McElroy has worked as Licensed Psychologist since 2023.
Erika McElroy has worked in Counseling Psychology for 20+ years. Their education includes PhD and MS in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah and postdoctoral training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
