Meet Erica Setter

Erica Setter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Where I Met with Erica

I enjoyed meeting with on a beautiful fall day in the Black Forest.  We got to meet at my favorite coffee shop (R&R Coffee) and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee in an actual mug and a yummy on-site baked cinnamon role. Erica was immediate warm and friendly, which I guess is not surprising considering her profession.  

What I Really Like About Erica

Erica is compassionate and good at what she does.  She also has a passion for traveling.

Background

Erica was originally from the east coast and attended graduate school in New York City.  Erica thought she was going to be a nurse and decided she really liked helping people work out their problems.  She completed her LCS MSW (2 year master’s degree) at Columbia University. When Erica came to visit friends in Salida and Colorado Springs and decided to stay in Colorado. 

Erica made the entrepreneurial move to start her own business when she had her first child.  Erica wanted to control her schedule while raising her children and she found she naturally focused on working with kids.  As her children have grown, Erica found her practice has evolved with her own life transitions.  Erica now focuses more on adults where her own interests are more compatible.

My Ideal Client…

Erica comes from a place of compassion and prefers to work with clients who are motivated and want to be involved in their own growth. She is quite adept at couples counseling and making sure there is a feeling of balance in their sessions. Erica is open-minded and works with gay and lesbian relationships. She works with adolescents and adults in individual therapy as well.  Her greatest joy is when people “get it” and make progress and positive changes. 

3 SECRETS of my Personal Success

1.        It’s important to look at what you like.  Erica here shared a brief story about her mom becoming a lawyer because that was expected.  Erica’s mom encouraged Erica to follow her passion.

2.       Have a career just in case.  Even if you plan to be a stay at home mom, it’s better to prepare yourself for other possible eventualities.
3. Be frugal—keep a balance in life—think about what you really want.

1 Great Recommendation for the Next Person

Know where your money goes.  Erica recommends you learn some business skills no matter what your particular product or service is going to be.  She found graduate school taught clinical skills and she had to pursue mentors and financial advice on her own.  Erica also had to learn marketing skill and simple management skills such as charging a fee for appointment no shows or cancellations.

From her experience as a counselor, Erica says that women need to be more aware of their household budgets. It is common to have money wrapped up with issues of self-worth or entitlement or control.  It is so important to have openness and understanding in terms of a budget so you can be prepared for life’s unexpected twists and turns.

My Biggest Financial Question/Concern

Erica said her biggest learning moment was about credit cards.  Her family did not have credit cards growing up.  Erica had a friend explain how to use her credit card as a tool to earn travel points and simply pay off the balance each month.  Erica has supported her traveling habit successfully this way.

I enjoy discussing investment strategy ideas and can be reached through my website www.taraenolan.com.

Contact Erica

If you are interested in connecting with a compassionate counselor or just have questions, please contact Erica at: (719) 531-5585.