Clearwater Counseling
& Assessment Services

Clearwater is an outpatient mental health clinic that specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), integrative trauma interventions, and formal assessments for all age groups.

“If you are looking for a clinic that will take you and your needs seriously, do not hesitate to call the staff at Clearwater. It is the best decision I have ever made in my healing process and want everyone to know how wonderful this practice is.”

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Clearwater Founders/Owners

  • Jocelin Saks, PhD

    Assessment Director

    Jocelin Saks, PhD

    Dr. Saks  has been with Clearwater since its inception, and has been the Director of the Assessment program since 2006.  Dr. Saks graduated with honors from Brown University and received her doctorate degree from Alliant University (formerly California School of Professional Psychology).  Dr. Saks has extensive experience working with children and families, including pre- and post-doctoral…

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  • Erika Swanson, PhD

    Clinical Director:
    DBT Program

    Erika Swanson, PhD

    Dr. Swanson is a senior supervising Clinical Psychologist (PSY26599), DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Certified Clinician™ and the Clinical Director for the DBT Program at Clearwater. Since 2009, Dr. Swanson has specialized in DBT and trauma healing for adolescents, adults, and families.

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  • Karen Erickson, LMFT

    Assistant Clinical Director:
    DBT Program

    Karen Erickson, LMFT

    Karen is a senior supervising therapist and Assistant Clinical Director for the DBT Program at Clearwater. Ms Erickson was intensively trained in DBT in 2008.  Prior to that, she specialized in trauma therapy, non directive play therapy, and attachment issues.  Ms. Erickson works with children, teens, and adults, and provides parent coaching, with a primary…

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