ERIC WINDELL

CONTACT INFO:

Direct tel: 424.442.0717

Main Office: 310.271.2275

Email: eric@pbapsychology.com

Eric Windell, M.S., AMFT, is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 142025) under the supervision of Dr. Janice Nishiyama (PSY 16545). He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and later obtained his Master of Science in Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Saint Mary’s University.

Eric is passionate about providing individuals with a safe and supportive space to explore their inner selves, free from judgment and external pressures. He recognizes that the journey of human existence is multifaceted and often laden with an array of emotions and challenges, shaping our relationships, careers, and self-perceptions. Eric’s clinical experiences span a spectrum of issues including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, challenges of masculinity and what it means to be a man, LGBTQI2A+ identity, and the stressors of high-performance work environments.  He works with adolescents and adults, couples and families.

Eric views therapy as an opportunity for introspection, allowing individuals to examine their past influences and discover how they wish to engage with their present reality. His therapeutic approach delves deeply into clients' experiences, including the exploration of formative relationships, painful memories, and difficult-to-express emotions. Although this journey may at times evoke distress, Eric is committed to safeguarding the therapeutic environment, ensuring that individuals can engage in self-exploration with security and trust. He acts as a compassionate witness to their experiences, gently guiding them through insightful inquiries that foster personal growth.

Before embarking on his career as a therapist, Eric amassed extensive experience in product development at a streaming technology company and held roles in antitrust litigation, early-stage startups, and arts administration. This varied background sensitizes him to the challenges individuals may face in pursuing meaningful work and defining purpose. 

Eric is dedicated to cultivating a therapeutic environment that is anti-racist, LGBTQI2A+affirming, sex-positive, and honors cultural diversity. He believes in the transformative power of being recognized for one’s authentic self and is committed to fostering such an environment for all clients.