About Erin Dryden, LCSW

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I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia and have been based in Austin, TX since 2022, becoming fully licensed as an LCSW in 2025.

My clinical background spans individual and group therapy across inpatient, IOP, PHP, and outpatient private practice, as well as medical social work in inpatient and home hospice settings. Sitting with people through grief, crisis, major life transitions, and chronic pain and illness has taught me that difficult moments don't follow a script, and neither does healing or therapy.

My work is shaped by both my training and my own experience navigating loss. That personal understanding informs how I show up with clients - with both clinical grounding and genuine empathy.

Outside of work, I find joy in good food, sunny days, time with my dogs, and my partner. I am committed to investing in ongoing consultation, continuing education, and my own therapy because I believe it helps me be more present and a more attuned therapist.

We might be a good fit if you…

  • Are functioning day to day but something feels off or stuck

  • Want to understand your patterns, especially in relationships

  • Are navigating a life transition, grief, loss, or a shift in identity

  • Are open to both practical tools and deeper reflection

  • Are looking for a longer-term relationship rather than a quick fix

  • Want a therapist who is warm, authentic and brings humor into the room

I offer free 15-minute consult calls so we can get a sense of whether we're a good fit, with no pressure either way. If I'm not the right match, I'll do my best to connect you with someone who is.

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