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Erica Mitchell

LCSW
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor

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About

Erica Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. Erica earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Gender Studies from the University of North Florida. She continued her education at Florida State University, where she obtained a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work. Additionally, Erica holds a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy from Stetson University.

With extensive training in Play Therapy, Erica is also certified in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Circle of Security Parenting. She has collaborated with Early Childhood Courts to support some of the most vulnerable populations, including children ages 0–5 and their caregivers involved in child welfare and dependency systems.

While Erica specializes in Play Therapy for children as young as 3, she also works with children under 3 using Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). This approach focuses on strengthening the relationship between a child and their caregiver to restore cognitive, behavioral, and social functioning.

Erica plays an active role in the Play Therapy community. She has experiencing teaching Masters level counselors at Jacksonville University’s Play Therapy certification program. She also teaches trauma-informed care and discipline strategies to foster parents during their licensing process. Additionally, she serves as the Chapter Chair for the First Coast Chapter of the Florida Association for Play Therapy and is a board member for embrACE jax, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing play therapy to underserved populations.

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Erica is available at our Riverside location.

In her free playtime Erica enjoys soaking up the sunshine and embracing the outdoors with her husband and two children. They find joy in life’s simple and extraordinary moments playing at the beach, hiking along lush trails, getting cozy by a bonfire, popcorn movie nights, practicing mindfulness, creating art, and stargazing on clear nights.

Meet the Team

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    Anna L. Farrin

    LCSW, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor & Practice Owner

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    Tayler Raftis

    LCSW, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor & Clinical Director

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    Beth Collins Himes

    LCSW, Operations & Outreach

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    Erica Mitchell

    LCSW, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor

  • Jessica Soto

    Jessica Soto

    LMHC, Registered Play Therapist & TraumaPlay Certified Therapist 

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    Kelly McCandless

    LCSW, Registered Play Therapist

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    Laura Halloran

    LCSW

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    Tracey Errico

    LCSW, Registered Play Therapist

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    Shawna Rohrer

    LMHC

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    Molly Mesiano

    LMHC

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    Kourtney Baker

    LMHC, Registered Play Therapist

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    Chandré Pryor

    MSW, RCSWI, Certified Play Therapist

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    Donatella Hill

    MS, RMHCI, Certified Play Therapist & EMDR Trained Therapist

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    Trishana Sheffield

    LHMC, NCC, Certified Play Therapist 

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    Maddy Rosenau

    MSW, RCSWI

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    Kelly Paterno, MS

    Graduate Student Intern