Erik Wells

Therapeutic Specialties

Erik specializes in treating neurodevelopmental conditions, mood disorders, and relational challenges in adults and adolescents:

• •Neurodivergent & Neurodevelopmental Support:
  • •ADHD and OCD (brain-based approaches).
  • •Tics and Tourette’s Disorder.
  • •Co-occurring challenges in Autism.
  • •Trichotillomania (Hair-pulling disorder).
• •Mood & Behavioral Health:
  • •Anxiety Disorders and Depression.
  • •Addiction Support, including compulsive sexual behavior.
  • •Personality Disorders.
• •Relational & Emotional Foundations:
  • •Attachment Disorders.
  • •Relational Problems and interpersonal conflict.

Clinical Approach & Modalities

Erik uses a blend of evidence-based frameworks tailored to each individual's cognitive style:

• •Evidence-Based OCD, Anxiety & Habit Treatment:
  • •Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and
  • •Habit Reversal Training (HRT) to target compulsions and body-focused repetitive behaviors.
  • •Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) to target the root of obsessional doubt.
  • •Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster psychological flexibility and values-based living.
• •Neuro-Affirming & Social Support:
  • •Social Thinking® methodology.
  • • Parent Coaching.
• •Psychological Flexibility:
  • •Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
• •Relational & Motivational Growth:
  • •Attachment Theory.
  • •Motivational Interviewing.
  • •Solution-Focused Therapy.

Education

• •Master of Social Work - Brigham Young University
• •Bachelor of Science - Spanish and Linguistics - Brigham Young University

Other

• •Member, IOCD Foundation
• •Co-Presenter, International OCD Foundation Annual Conference

Bio

I enjoy the process of therapy and love hearing the unique stories of each individual I meet. I hope that as we work together you can gain a richer understanding of yourself and the world around you, connect more deeply with the people that you love, develop a greater sense of meaning and purpose in your life, and feel safe and comfortable just being you.

In my spare time I find myself rock climbing, playing a good slow game of chess, or hitting the road with my wife and kids to discover the next crazy adventure.