Erika Klara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 15 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, relational trauma, and major life transitions. She brings a thoughtful, neuroscience-informed perspective to therapy and is trained in advanced trauma treatment modalities including Holographic Memory Resolution, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Erika integrates trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to help individuals understand how past experiences shape emotional patterns, relationships, and nervous system responses. Her work focuses on strengthening resilience, improving emotional regulation, and helping clients move toward meaningful and lasting change.
As an immigrant who grew up in the diaspora, Erika brings cultural awareness and sensitivity to her clinical practice. She creates a collaborative therapeutic environment where individuals feel supported in exploring their experiences, building insight, and developing practical tools for healing and personal growth.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salma Health right for me?
If you’re living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health challenges and haven’t found the relief you deserve, Salma Health may be a good fit. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment, and compassionate care to help you find what truly works for you. The first step is a comprehensive consultation with our team, we’ll help determine the best path forward together.
What does it mean that Ocean Psychiatry is a Salma Health affiliated clinic?
Ocean Psychiatry is in Fremont and part of the broader Salma Health network. For patients, that means you receive personalized, evidence-based care locally, while benefiting from shared clinical standards, coordinated treatment approaches, and access to advanced therapies core to Salma Health’s integrated brain health model.
Do you take insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans including: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield, Optum and a range of commercial providers. Our billing team will verify your benefits, review your coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs before your visit. For any questions about insurance or payment, please contact our team directly at 510-451-2000
How do I know what therapies are right for me?
Every journey at Salma Health begins with a comprehensive evaluation led by our clinical team. Together, we’ll understand your symptoms, history, and goals, then design a personalized care plan that may include TMS, esketamine, talk therapy, or other evidence based treatments. No two care plans are alike; each is tailored to your unique needs.
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