HER STORY ⟡ Erin Pritchard

Hey there! My name is Erin Pritchard. Professionally, I’m a Certified EMDR therapist, sex therapist, and owner of Sea Glass Counseling and Consultation. Outside of the office, I live a fun and faith-filled life with my husband and two giant Newfypoo puppies. I love spending time with my friends and family, hosting girls’ nights, and exploring local eateries. I’m always down for an adventure and love camping, hiking, traveling, cooking, and gardening.

Sea Glass is a boutique therapy practice on a mission to empower women to heal from trauma and cultivate healthy relationships. We’re best known for providing Intensive EMDR therapy, holistic therapy for anxiety, and sex therapy for women and their partners looking to increase intimacy and pleasure, and decrease physical pain or shame from religious messaging.
 

Why I started:

After healing from “my own stuff,” I realized I wanted to help others experience emotional wholeness, freedom from trauma and anxiety, and the joy of healthy relationships like I’d been able to. I returned to school and got a master’s in clinical counseling. I always thought I’d start a private practice called “Sea Glass” with the hope of providing trauma therapy to women. I chose the name because I’ve always loved nature and finding sea glass on vacations; and I think the story of how sea glass is formed is a beautiful metaphor for experiencing and healing from trauma.

I founded Sea Glass Counseling and Consultation in 2020, while working full-time as a therapist in a hospital system.  During the pandemic, I decided to speed up my “5-year plan” to start private practice in case I lost my hospital job and needed something to fall back on. Thankfully, that didn’t happen. Sea Glass grew, and I eventually chose to step away from the hospital system to continue our expansion from a solo private practice to a group of excellent trauma and sex therapists. I’m so proud of the team we have!

What I love about being a business owner:

I love wearing so many hats; creating a healthy work culture; having flexibility with my schedule; the freedom to be creative with the work I do; problem solving; finding unique ways to serve our community; and connecting and collaborating with other business owners.
 

What type of impact do you hope to have on those you meet and/or who purchase your products?

Ultimately, I hope for Sea Glass clients to experience deep, lasting change from our time together. Emotional wellness. Fulfilling relationships. Healthy spirituality. Self-love and acceptance. Inner confidence. Peace with their past. Hope for their future.
 

Who or what inspires you?

So many things and people!  My friends, family, and faith inspire me daily towards various personal and professional endeavors. I’m very much inspired by the natural world. Spending time amongst tall trees, rocky mountains, and big open starry skies reminds me of my spot in the universe and fills my soul with wonder and awe.
 

What is your favorite piece of advice you've ever received or favorite quote?

“Every yes is a no, and every no is a yes.” This simple but profound truth has helped reshape my thoughts about things I choose to prioritize in my life. 
 

What does BEAUTY mean to you?

Beauty to me is a sense of empowerment, confidence, and pride. I often feel my most beautiful when I’m covered in dirt and sweat but able to look back at the race I just completed, trail I just hiked, or some other goal I’ve kicked ass on.
 

What advice would you give your past self just starting your business?

Remember that the people you look up to have been doing this a much longer time – you’re just getting started! It’s okay to have inspiration and goals, but don’t compare yourself and your business to someone who’s been in business for over a decade.

What would you like our Beauty Boost members to know?

I’m so excited to be part of this community! There’s nothing more inspiring and motivating than a strong group of women, supporting one another.

We’re offering an exclusive discount to The Beauty Boost community: Use code TBB2023 for 50% off an EMDR Intensive consultation.

EMDR is effective for resolving symptoms of anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, OCD, trauma, and more. Intensive EMDR allows you to feel better, faster than you would in normal weekly therapy, AND saves you money on the cost of therapy. (Literally, what could be better?!) Let’s connect and see how an EMDR Intensive could help you move through whatever’s keeping you stuck in life right now.
 

Where our community can find you?

Website www.seaglassohio.com

Instagram @seaglassohio

Facebook @seaglassohio

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