Erica Shell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Addictions Counselor who comes to Exhale Behavioral Health with 20 years of experience working with adults that have struggled with substance use issues. She has experience in multiple levels of care to include: Residential, Intensive Outpatient Program, Outpatient Therapy, Medicated Assisted Treatment, including the Recovery Treatment Court Process.

Erica believes that there is a strong connection between past trauma and mental health issues and substance abuse issues. Erica utilizes a variety of treatment modalities, which include; Post-Induction Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Erica helps clients find the association between their trauma and how it impacts the client’s current world view. She believes that this is hard and courageous work, and wants to offer a safe space and cultivate deeper awareness.

Erica lives with her husband and cat Neji. She enjoys jigsaw puzzles, reading, and nature.