Erich Crawford

Provided weekly individual counseling using ACT, DBT, somatic, and person-centered approaches for clients across addiction, intimate partner violence, alternatives to incarceration, and work rehabilitation services. Primarily experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma related disorders.

Mental Health Counseling Associate - Fortune Society - Long Island City, NY

(2025-02 - 2026-01)

Provided weekly individual counseling using ACT, DBT, somatic, and person-centered approaches for clients across addiction, intimate partner violence, alternatives to incarceration, and work rehabilitation services. Primarily experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma related disorders.

• Developed and updated individualized treatment plans every 90 days; prepared Court reports 10 days prior to court dates to ensure compliance.
• Managed clinical documentation, scheduling, and treatment planning for 20+ clients.
• Co-facilitated group therapy and psychoeducational sessions; with men's groups and groups experiencing addiction and DBT groups.
• Conducted intakes and needs assessments; coordinated referrals and outreach to re-engage clients and maintain continuity of care.

Mental Health Counselor Intern - Aristotle Psychological & Biofeedback Services PLLC - New York, NY

(2024-08 - 2025-02)

Provided individual therapeutic services to a diverse caseload of clients, including children, couples, and adults, under the clinical supervision of a licensed professional. Note the emphasis on clinical supervision - very important for this role.

• Applied evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to address client challenges such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship difficulties, social isolation, and holistic wellness concerns.
• Conducted intake assessments and collaboratively developed individualized treatment plans with clients, incorporating their strengths and goals. Highlights assessment and collaborative skills.
• Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation, adhering to ethical and legal standards. Essential for professional practice.

Registered Behavior Therapist - Behaviors NYC / Autism Partnership - Brooklyn, NYC

(2020-01 - 2025-12)

Provided structured one-on-one instruction for children with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities across home, school, and community settings. Implemented individualized ABA programs under BCBA supervision and maintained consistent, data-driven interventions.

• Assessed target behaviors and collaborated with supervising BCBA to develop and adjust treatment plans.
• Collected and analyzed session data to measure progress and inform plan modifications.
• Delivered parent and caregiver training to support skill generalizatio.
• Communicated respectfully and with cultural responsiveness to build strong relationships with clients and families while maintaining accurate documentation.

Research Assistant - University of Bologna / University of Lund

(2025-02 - 2026-01)

Designed and executed a mixed-methods cross-cultural study examining how perceptions of cleanliness and dirtiness are shaped by in-group versus out-group membership and political ideology.

• Collected primary data from American study-abroad students in Bologna and Italian participants using structured surveys, semi-structured interviews, and observational protocols.
• Translated and back-translated research instruments and qualitative responses between English and Italian to ensure linguistic and cultural equivalence.
• Conducted quantitative analyses in SPSS and R, including descriptive statistics, independent-samples t-tests, ANOVA, multiple regression, and exploratory factor analysis to identify latent dimensions of cleanliness/dirtiness perceptions.
• Performed qualitative thematic analysis and inter-rater reliability coding to examine how cleanliness schemas mapped onto political ideologies and group boundaries.
• Synthesized mixed-methods findings to demonstrate systematic associations between cleanliness perceptions, social categorization, and ideological orientation, contributing to the project's final reports and presentations.

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology - University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) (2019)

Bachelors of Arts - Sociology - University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) (2019)

Masters of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Saint John's University (SJU) (2025)