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

Core Faculty, CMHC MA

School of Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy

[email protected]

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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