Erin Cole, LCSWA, LCASA

Clinical Therapist

Erin Cole, LCSWA, LCASA, is a Clinical Therapist at Advaita Integrated Medicine-Raleigh. Erin brings warmth, authenticity, and a good sense of humor to her work—often making jokes in sessions to remind clients that growth can include lightness and joy. She is known for her nonjudgmental presence and ability to find strength and possibility in even the most difficult moments. Her approach emphasizes meeting clients exactly where they are, especially when navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.

Erin specializes in addiction, 12-step facilitation, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, grief and loss, and women’s issues. She primarily uses Motivational Interviewing to build trust and motivation for change, while integrating CBT, ACT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients develop personalized, realistic coping strategies that stick. She has a particular passion for working with clients who are beginning to question their relationship with substances or actively seeking recovery.

An ideal client for Erin might be someone navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, and substance use—possibly noticing how one issue influences another. Whether they’re working to repair relationships, find healthier coping tools, or reconnect with themselves, Erin helps clients feel supported, open-minded, and empowered in the process. She believes therapy can be both transformative and approachable.

Erin is excited to be part of the Advaita Integrated Medicine team, where her values of compassion, curiosity, and whole-person care align with the mission to meet clients wherever they are—and walk alongside them as they move toward a life that feels more grounded and meaningful.