Nicholaus Erber-LaPierre, PhD

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I have been an LMHC in WA since 2018 and have been licensed as a counselor since 2006. I earned my MA in Community Counseling from Western Michigan University and my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University. Additionally, I am a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Telemental Health Provider, and clinical supervisor in WA.

I specialize in trauma work and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, particularly trans-identified individuals and people in polyamorous relationships. As a sex-positive therapist, I don’t shy away from discussing all aspects of someone’s life. I have nearly 20 years of experience in providing therapy services to domestic violence offenders, people living with HIV, and men in therapy. Additionally, I have trained in several therapeutic areas, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and parts work in Internal Family Systems therapy.

Nicholaus Erber-LaPierre PhD

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School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy (CPT), Counseling Division

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  • Walden University
    • Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision, Specialization in Consultation
    • Dissertation title: Transgender Identity Development in a Rural Area: A Multiple Case Study of
    • Trans-Identified People
  • Western Michigan University
    • MA Community Counseling
    • Graduate Certificate in Holistic Health Counseling
  • Michigan State University
    • BS Psychology
    • Specialization in Interdisciplinary Health Studies

My pedagogical approach is focused on student-centered learning, experiential education, cultural competence, and social justice. I am dedicated to equipping the next generation of counselors with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to make a positive impact in their clients’ lives and communities.

  • Erber-LaPierre, N. (revisions) Transgender identity development in the rural American Midwest: A qualitative study. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling.
  • Erber-LaPierre, N., Mwangi, R., & Sepulveda, V. (submitted). Multicultural and social justice competencies in private practice. In M. Ratts & S. K. Butler (Eds.), Title of book. Publisher Capuzzi, D., Stauffer, M.D., & Erber-LaPierre, N.L. (in press). Variations in family systems and family life cycles. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.), Foundations of Couples, Marriages, and Family Counseling (2nd ed.). Wiley.
  • Erber-LaPierre, N.L. (2018). Care coordination of services of services for people living with HIV: A case study of a rural clinic. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling 12(4), 265-78.
  • Erber, N.L. (2015). Transgender identity development in a rural area: A multiple case study (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/179/.
  • Capuzzi, D., Stauffer, M.D., & Erber, N.L. (2015). Variations in family systems and family life cycles. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.), Foundations of Couples, Marriages, and Family Counseling. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
  • Erber, N. (2014). Outlining a crisis management plan for a community: Crisis planning in Michigan. Michigan Journal of Counseling; Research, Theory, and Practice, 40(3).
  • Erber, N. L., Almerigi, J. B., Carbary, T. J., & Harris, L. J. (2002). The contribution of postural bias to lateral preferences for holding human infants. Brain & Cognition, 48, 352–356.
  • Pickover, S., Erber-LaPierre, N., Arnekrans, A. (Mar 2022). Telemental Health Toolkit for Supervision Success. Telemental Health Institute Summit 2022.
  • Erber-LaPierre, N. & Pickover, S. (Jan, Feb, Mar, 2022). Implicit Bias: Considerations and Practical Applications. Central Michigan University, Interdisciplinary Center for Community Health and Wellness.
  • Erber-LaPierre, N. L., Verona, M., Goethe, A., Mwangi, R., Armbruster, E. (2021). Using community partnerships and innovation in telemental health to remove barriers for students and counselors-in-training. American College Counseling Association 2021 conference: online.
  • Erber-LaPierre, N. L. (2020). Teaching ethics through service: Using academic service learning in a counseling ethics course. North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2020 conference: online.
  • Erber-LaPierre, N.L. (2018). Case management in counseling: Educating future mental health and school counselors. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Fall Conference. Sonoma, CA.
  • Erber, N. (2013). Quality of life and wellness in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Munson Behavioral Health in-service. Traverse City, MI.
  • Capuzzi, D., Gladding, S., Lee, C., Stauffer, M., Erber, N., & Glowiak, M. (2013). Male counselors and male clients: Sharing counseling experiences. American Counseling Association 2013 Conference. Cincinnati, OH.
  • American Mental Health Counselors Association
  • WA Mental Health Counselors Association
  • COUN-5080: Counseling Profes & Identity