Erin Weaver Associate Clinical Social Worker in Redding CA at Guidepost Therapy

Erin Weaver, ACSW

MSW, ACSW
Supervised by Christopher Scott LMFT #86403

We all need to feel safe and loved. Without that, sometimes life seems like too much, especially when you're balancing the unique struggles of neurodivergence or dealing with the several layers of adoptive experiences. I understand. I understand how overwhelming it may be to feel like you're always trying to fit into a world that wasn't made for your story or your brain. There are moments when it seems that no matter how hard you try, it will never be enough. You find yourself torn between your need for a genuine connection and the fear that you may be "too much" or "not enough."

Well, I’m here to tell you—absolutely no one is perfect.

I’ve been there too: wanting to fit in, trying to shrink or stretch myself to belong, while silently wondering if there’s a place I can simply be. That’s why I care so deeply about offering a space where you don’t have to perform or hide—unless you still need that safety sometimes. Here, you’re welcome to take off the mask if and when you're ready.

Masking—that exhausting act of suppressing parts of yourself to blend in or avoid judgment—is something many of us do, especially in environments that don’t feel safe. It’s a survival strategy, and it's completely understandable. But over time, masking can chip away at your sense of identity, increase stress, and deeply impact your overall life satisfaction. It’s not just tiring—it’s lonely.

Maybe you are a parent who is feeling like you love your child and they cannot help their behavior, meanwhile you and your family are falling to pieces trying to support them. You may feel that living with your child is extremely difficult and that they deserve better than you. I understand that. So whether you are ready to unmask, interested in learning more about it, or looking for tools to support your neurodivergent child, together we can co-create a space that is unique to you. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all approaches or quick solutions. We will instead take the time to explore the hard stuff, highlight your strengths, and find ways to bravely and compassionately move through the pain.

Counseling in Redding for Teens, Children, and Young Adults

What to Expect

At the end of each session, I want you to feel more understood and grounded, as if you can finally breathe a little easier. Even though it seems far off, I want you to know that you're not alone in this, that the challenges you face make sense, and that healing is possible. You deserve to be accepted and supported exactly as you are. And together,we'll carve out a path forward that feels authentic, long-lasting, and authentically yours.

Experience:

Erin is an Associate Clinical Social Worker and a Walden University graduate with a Master’s degree in Social Work. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. She is trauma-informed and adoption competent, having worked with adoptive youth and their families, in addition to being an adoptive sister herself. She is also a strong LGBTQ+ ally.

Specializing In:

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Trauma

  • ADHD

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences

  • LGBTQ+

  • Teens


Client Focus:

“We’re all pretty bizarre; some of us are just better at hiding it, that’s all.”

- The Breakfast Club

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Reach Out Today

If you are done feeling lost, tired and overwhelmed by life and feel like you are ready to let go of what isn’t working, I am here to offer you a place to heal.