Erik Kieser

Once I reaches out through Bark I had several inboxes and matching therapist with our couples profile and chose from there. Initially we chose from years of experience, experience based on everyday anxieties and stresses, kids, life. We need stress management and conflict resolution help. Every time we contacted Erik, it was within hours we got a reply and wad very accommodating especially since we are 2 time zones away on the East coast! My husband and I 100% needed help, not looking for divorce (my husband did have a negative outlook a while back but eased up over this last year) and Erik helped with that! He 100% k ew out goals and made sure to work those, he knew we reached out out of love and not our last options. He was able to give literal every day uses, it may not easy to accomplish always but it did really help to have strategies that we both knew and understood vs one sided (had I done therapy without him). We loved every visit not only because Erik was great and made us laugh and not feel like we were these horrible people with anger issues but made us feel normal and respected. Shared small pieces of himself to show understanding and didn't use the ways therapy always until he made it his career. It is a daily choice to be aware and conscious of our words and tone and general deminar to another person epically a spouse! If you want to put in the work, Erik is a great choice to help and encourage. We appreciate him and will definitely keep his number handy if ever needing a little TLC our way again! More...

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Kayla: I'm very grateful for this review - thank you for all the kind comments!

Erik is an expert in his craft. He has been tremendously helpful to both me, individually, and my partner and I, as a couple. Erik would often find topics that my partner and I did not know were keeping us to make a good relationship, great. Erik taught us tools that are going to be useful in enabling my partner and I to be the best we can be. Lastly, I must add that he is especially skillful at helping individuals who struggle with anxiety. More...

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Andy - REALLY appreciate this review - thank you. Can't say thanks enough -

Dr.Erik approach to counseling is very unique in the way that he helps you see what is causing the problem with yourself or a couple . Some of the strategies we focus on was communicating with our partners and being able to listen to one another. Simple tools in approaching many situations on conversations in my relationship and outside of that has really been beneficial for myself and my partner. I appreciate his help and i would 100% recommend him ti anyone seeking counseling More...

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Frank! Other than calling me a Doctor, thank you Frank for this review! The two of you worked hard and I appreciate your kind words here.

Words are not enough for me to express our gratitude to Erik. We met Erik during a marital crisis, and we began couple coaching sessions immediately. He identified that I have anxiety within our first session and I began doing the work with him separately.
Erik is exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about his coaching. He is easy to talk to, patient, and fair. He provided us with the tools to help better communicate He helped us identify the differences in how we individually process information and events. That was crucial because understanding the basic foundation helped us both have more grace and patience for each other. Me and my husband both agree that we are not the same people since we started coaching with Erik. We now have a safe space to be vulnerable, which sparked life into our marriage.

The work I have done separately helped me in every aspect of my life. He gave tools to help build my self confidence, and now I’m able to communicate my needs effectively. I highly recommend Erik if you’re having any barriers in communication and conflict issue in your life. Even if you are not able to pin point the issue.. talk to him and he will give the proper guidance. Having the tools to manage my anxiety have been life changing. Thank you Erik! More...

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Very flattered for this review - thank you Ms. Philly! Can't say thanks enough.

I have been working with Erik since August of last year. What I appreciate about him is that he is direct in his approach to counseling. He never told me what I wanted to hear, he told me what I needed to hear. He has a way of asking all the right questions. He has slowly but effectively guided me to having profound realizations about myself and he has done so countless times. His efforts in getting to the root of an issue are commendable. He's easy to talk to and it's clear that his motivation is to help you in whatever way he can.

The bottom line is, he is wonderful. You know you have a good counselor when you can go months without talking to them, but feel comfort in knowing they are there if you need them. More...

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I am extremely appreciative of this review - thank you Veronica.

Erik is hands down the best coach I have had for relationships and anxiety. He has helped me get through some dark times. His counseling is unique and very personal to you . I recommend him to everyone I know. If you want to better your life and do the work, reach out to Erik. You won’t regret it. More...

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Ms. Krissy! Thank you for this!

Finding Erik has changed my life. For the past year he has coached me through coping with my severe anxiety and helped me learn how to communicate in a healthy way and set boundaries with people I haven't been able to before. I’m so grateful for him everyday!

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Elena - I really appreciate you taking the time to write this review, and it's been an honor working with you. Thank you!

Erik is one of the very rare good people in this world. My boyfriend and I started counseling with him about 8 months ago. When we started we were not even speaking to each other for days on end and genuinely not caring at all that this was what our 5 year relationship had turned into. 8 months later with our appointments with Erik (which I have to say he truly understands that people have lives and things come up so he always works with you which is one of the great things about him) had turned our relationship into something we could have never imagined. Erik teaches and explains how to communicate. He taught us how to listen and how to respond. He taught us how to approach one another when one needed to be heard and the other how to listen. He counseled both my boyfriend and I through each of us losing a parent in the same month. He has taught me how to not let my horrible anxiety take over my life. I could go on and on and on. I know the time is around the corner that we won't need to see him anymore cause my boyfriend and I DON'T NEED counseling anymore. He promised me from the very being that is his goal and he kept his promise and a million times more. More...

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Tara - I can't thank you enough for this very generous review. It is a pleasure to work with the two of you - and YOU have been the ones doing the work. Thank you!

I would have NEVER imagined that someone would be able to turn around a hopeless situation with my husband and my style of communication between each other… which was bad ! !!!
Our first session changed our lives . Erick is very knowledgeable in communication between couples, he explains the details , the science, and studies he’s been evolved in. I can truly say he is outstanding at what he does, my husband and I highly recommend him… he will put life back in your marriage by supplying his knowledge and a set a tools you can count on that will make a profound difference in your relationship. He is a true being that wants to help with what he has study to be excellent at… “ couples communication!!” More...

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Deb! I can't say enough how much your review means to me. Thanks for the detail and the specifics. I'm very much in your debt!

Our first meeting with Erik was very good. We feel very powitive with moving ahead with him

I think it is so important when looking for a therapist that you find someone that you connect with. Someone that makes you feel heard and validated but also doesn't just tell you what you want to hear - but instead tells you what you NEED to hear. Erik is that person. My husband and I came to him for couples counseling and I ended up doing a good number of private sessions with him as it quickly became apparent that I needed some extra attention. I cannot express enough how much Erik has helped me. He has given me the tools to have better communication skills, the tools to cope with my anxiety and the tools to find value in myself and recognize my worth. He is kind, thorough, professional and a wonderfully refreshing person in the therapy space. If I could give him 10 stars I would. Thank you Erik for everything you have done for me and for my marriage. More...

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Thank you Ms. Brittany! Really, really appreciate what you said here.

Erik was the best thing that happened to us. As an older unmarried couple of nearly 8 years, our relationship always suffered with our difficulty with our communication; therefore, it always ended up in conflict with no end result but angst. We would continue to do this over and over again. This was ruining us. It was finally time for the help of a professional. This is when I researched conflict resolution/communication counselors and was lucky enouogh to find Erik.
While working with Erik he was able to read us both so accurately. He was always spot on, it was obvious he knew his stuff. He worked with us gradually to have us really try and listen and understand what each of us was expressing; although we did/do this in very different manners. Erik focused on our individual communication skills and how together we could learn to have a productive problem solving conversation that avoided our never ending conflicts. By practicing the communications skills that Erik coached us on, we have both become more aware of each others personalities and to really listen and absorb what the other person is communicating. This has been a HUGE step for us. Erik's expertise in communication/conflict resolution is a 10 out of 10. Not only for us as a couple, but for myself as an individual. Erik opened my eyes to my own communication skills. I can't say enough how grateful I am for Erik's professionalism and counseling expertise. I would highly recommend Erik to anyone one I know. More...

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Thank you so much for this review - words fail me. Thank you Ms. Diane!

Erik's coaching in communication skills is outstanding. His clear, direct and helpful coaching style is comforting and effective. He also provided great help and ideas within conflict resolution scenarios. I highly recommend Eric Kieser More...

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Roy: Thank you! Really appreciate this review.

Erik is a caring, smart man. Erik was able to help me by asking questions that made me think and find my answers to what was at the root of my issues. I highly recommend Erik!

I have been to counselors in person over a lot of years but have never participated in a Zoom counseling session. This format was easy to use, and Erik made the process VERY easy!
My girlfriend and I agreed that Erik was the best counselor either of us had been associated with. He took the time to get to know us, find out what our issues were, then guided us through until we felt comfortable that our issues had been resolved.
Unlike some other counselors that seem to want to drag things out for a long time, when Erik felt that we had reached a point where more counseling would not be necessary, he let us know.
We are both EXTREMELY happy with the service that Erik provided! More...

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Les and Judy! Thank you VERY much for this review - I can't say it enough. You two did some hard work and it was an honor working with you.

Erik Kieser has been a life saver for us. We started counseling with Erik six months ago for couple's therapy. He has so much knowledge and expertise with teaching us new ways to partner in our relationship. Erik has an endless number of ideas on how to negotiate between the two of us. Erik has taught us why we deal with conflict now and gives us many alternatives on how to change our current approaches to problems. I also started seeing Erik individually for anxiety. Again, Erik is amazing with all his knowledge and skills on how to address all my anxiety issues. I have total confidence in everything Erik asks me to learn. He is a very patience and kind man as well. I look forward to talking with Erik each week whether it is couples work or my individual work for my anxiety/panic attacks. Thank you, Erik. More...

I never knew I had a communication problem until I had Erik help me and my wife. With Erik's experience, knowledge, patience, persistence, and overall caring personality, he has been able to make immense progress in helping my wife and I communicate. The skills that Erik has embedded in us also has helped out in my work environment. I would highly recommend Erik and have to many people. I could not be happier with experience and the outcome. More...

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Gayla! This review is amazing! Thank you doesn't begin to cover it, but thank you. Really appreciate you making the time to write all this.

My partner and I decided to seek couples therapy when we hit a roadblock with past trauma and communication issues. Erik was the first person we reached out to and we instantly felt we could trust him and were willing to make the commitment with him. He let us know his estimate of time needed and we were able to meet that target.

Every session was enjoyable with Erik (even the tough ones). Erik is direct, patient, and understanding. He has taught us invaluable tools to use for communication in our relationship, how to understand our differences, and how to problem solve together. He was very concise in learning our issues and in moving toward a solution. He would always make us feel we had a safe space to speak and was always considerate of our emotions.

It was a joy to work with Erik and he has made our relationship stronger. Thank you Erik! More...

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William! Thank you so much for this amazing review. I can't say enough how much I appreciate the time and effort you both gave the work. It was a joy working with you both.

Erik provided the support, mentorship, and compassion that my partner and I needed to become a better team.

As first-timers to couples counseling, we really appreciated Erik's understanding and support of our concerns, differences, and our time/work schedules. He is flexible and easy to make appointments with. He is prompt and timely when meeting and responding. He is very direct and intentional--which we loved. He makes sure that he understands you, or that you feel understood.

My partner and I received and learned strategies to facilitate smoother conversations, listen BETTER, understand and accept differences in each other's problem-solving and thinking styles, and ultimately--we became better communicators with one another by combining everything that we have learned from Erik.

Thank you for all of the tools that you have opened our minds to, Erik! More...

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Melissa: Thank you seems inadequate for this amazing review - but thank you! :) I'm very much in your debt. It was a joy to work with you both.

Erik has been a huge game changer in my life dealing with my marriage and in my own personal issues. He is very easy to talk with, I only wish he was pocket size so I could have him on hand 24/7. I would fully recommend giving him your time.
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Sean! Thanks very much for your kind review - I really appreciate it.

We sought out Erik's help to guide us in communicating better with each other. He was very helpful, both guiding us and providing us the tools we need in order to better understand each others communication styles. We couldn't thank Erik enough!

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Thank you! I really appreciate the time you took to write this - and your kind words.

Erik has been working with my wife and I for about 5 months and we have found Erik to be very professional and knowledgeable in his field. Erik was very accessible and very attentive to our situation whenever we needed him. He has guided us into becoming much better listeners. He has been able to communicate to us the differences in our personalities and how we view things differently. This has allowed us to become better and more effective communicators with each other. He has also helped us understand to separate the immediate emotions of the situation and deal with the facts in a very basic premiss. I would highly recommend Erik for struggling couples wanting to improve their marital situation. More...

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Jeff: Can't say thanks enough. I'm flattered and humbled by this review. You two have worked very hard, and it's been an honor to work with you both.

Working with Erik has been life changing. Our work is not done, but the way he gets to the root of the issues, not just the surface clutter, has made it feel possible to heal and live a better life.

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Ms. Tessa: THANK YOU! You two have worked hard this past 6 months!

Erik has helped us communicate better as a couple. He has some amazing suggestions to help us get out of our normal ways to deal with issues and reconnect as a couple. Very accommodating since we have a little one. Definitely appreciate everything that he has done for us!! More...

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Jeremy/Marisa: I can't say thank you enough for this review. Really appreciate you making the time.

My husband and I came to Erik because we just couldn’t seem to break down our communication barriers. We were having the same fruitless conversations and tiresome and degrading arguments for years. Despite our best efforts to try to approach them differently, the results were almost always the same. As time went on we built up armor and stories about each other that didn’t promote healthy dialogue.

Erik helped us identify our armors and helped us to deconstruct the stories we’ve built up about each other. He helped us to work on our negotiation skills so we both felt truly heard and build trust to come to a positive place where we both feel like we understand each other and be more productive in our life together.

He helps us to work through how our personal struggles and experiences come to the table when we’re fighting and how to recognize it when it happens and works with us on tools to help us rewrite them to act as a help vs. the hindrance they have been.

I greatly appreciate that Erik isn’t just a silent party to listen, but actually digs into root causes and uncovers core behaviors and reasoning. He makes great recommendations for us that are tailored to our needs and has really helped us to be better friends and partners.

I couldn’t leave a high enough recommendation for Erik! More...

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Really, really appreciate everything you said here. Thank you Ms. Janessa!

Erik has done wonders for my partner and I. He has taught us tools we needed for better communication.

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Carlos - I 'm very, very flattered and appreciative that you wrote this review. Thank you!

Erik has been amazingly helpful, beyond all expectations. Has been very accommodating, easy to work with, and shows a very clear interest in helping you, not making money off you.

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Mr. Ben! Can't say thank you enough for this incredibly gracious review! Thank you. Really appreciate it. A pleasure to work with you both.

First , We want to thank Erik for teaching us how to communicate effectively. He is very professional, has a sense of humor, displays patience and empathy. We both liked the fact that he keeps you on track and moving forward. Thank you More...

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Ms. Wanda! I can't say thank you enough for this review. It was a joy working with both of you!

The wife and I found Erik on bark and were pleased with the results. He was very easy to talk to, personable, and genuinely kind. He helped us through our issues which we couldn't do on our own. He always made time for our sessions that worked best for us, and even allowed us to reach out to him by phone if we needed extra help with anything. I strongly recommend Erik if you ever need someone to help you with life's problems. More...

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Justin - I really appreciate this review. Thanks for your kind words and for making the time to write this!

I can't give Erik enough credit for all that he did for my husband and I. The pandemic put us in a hot spot while being newly married and being in the military. Being able to just schedule this within a week and getting started, was phenomenal. He literally saved my marriage by teaching us all the ways to successfully communicate. Since our completion with Erik, my husband and I no longer get into brutal arguments that end with threats or leaving for extended periods of time. We have found a new love and appreciation for each other and I don't think we could have seen that again without Erik's guidance. Choose him, you will NOT regret it. He is AMAZING. More...

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Heather! Can't say thanks enough for your review. I'm also humbled to know how much I helped. Thank you and best of luck as you two move forward!

I have been working with Erik for close to a year now and he has become a major asset in my life. I always look forward to our talks as Erik provides an environment that makes me feel safe and understood. And we enjoy some laughs as well! He has been vital in helping me develop skills I’ve been lacking while giving me the confidence to use them. I personally come to Erik with a variety of topics to discuss, big or small. Wether it be relationship advice, trouble at work, personal issues etc. And each time we talk Erik has a great way of breaking everything down and helping me dissect what’s important and what’s not and what to do moving forward. I always appreciate the unique perspective I get from him. But, what I appreciate most of all is he always keeps it real with me. And for that I trust him fully and will continue to work with him for some time to come. Thanks Erik! More...

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Mr. Trevor: I can't say thanks enough for this review. It's a pleasure and an honor to work with you!

I had an issue in my relationship that I was very anxious about and thought that it may blow up and become a bigger problem and wanted to have some clarity and direction on how to deal with it. Erik Kieser was so very helpful in his comments and listening to what I had to say. He gave me some great tools to work with to deal with my issue at hand. He was very constructive as well. I felt very comfortable and felt that he was very knowledgeable and knew what he was really talking about. I would very much recommend him as a counselor for many different and difficult challenges you may have with any life problems whether it be work, relationships, family, home, finances…
Thank you Erik for your help and constructive feedback. More...

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I can't say thank you enough Nese! I'm flattered and humbled. Appreciate you making the time to say these kind words here!

I called Erik during one of the most stressful times of my life and I'm very thankful I talked to him. He's kind, patient, understanding, and has a great way of examining tough situations and then helping you walk navigate through them. He's a fantastic person to talk to and I'm thankful for all his help. More...

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Thank you Mr. Jason! Flattered and humbled to get this review. Glad I was helpful to you!

Wonderful working with Erik. I have already booked several more visits

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Stacey! I really appreciate you making the time for this review! Thank you!

My husband and I turned to Erik based on the match between our needs (repair and rebuild our communication) and his Bark profile. Erik is an exceptional reflective listener and his recommendation to use a tool he works and guides with has given my husband and me exceptional new insights and practical methods on a pretty fast track to deeper understanding and change. I also feel Erik is innately intuitive. I feel working with Erik is an expansive experience. More...

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This was an exceptional kind review! Thank you!

I have been working with Erik via phone calls for at least a couple of months now. The main purpose of this work together has been to conquer and properly manage my severe anxiety and depression. I don't talk about deep issues easily, and I certainly don't open up to just anyone. After talking to Erik during our consultation call, I immediately felt comfortable talking to him about my life. Now, as I sit here today, I think I have told him more than anyone else, aside from my husband. While I haven't been able to fully manage my anxiety and depression YET, I know I am well on my way because of the work Erik and I are doing. He gives me the fuel and power to believe in myself and the abilities I have to care for myself. We laugh, we are serious, we are real and raw. He challenges me in ways that I hate, but those challenges are such good things! He makes me feel like he genuinely cares about my progression and success. He will care for you, too! More...

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This was exceptionally kind. Thank you Jeannette!

Erik is truly the best. Knowledgeable, funny, perceptive, and knows when to gently push back and challenge a thought. He is a talent, to be sure. If you're looking for an expert in conflict resolution, a life coach, or just some simple guidance, look no further! More...

I have been having sessions with Mr. Kieser for 2 months now acting as a life coach. I could not say enough positives about him . He LISTENS without judgement and allows the freedom to be honest and guides one to think about the issues in more than one aspect. He is helping me to grow in self esteem and personal confidence. He is encouraging but does not placate. I enjoy the "homework" he gives to zero in on particular topics .
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This is very kind! Thank you Ms. Kathy! :)

It has been so incredibly great working with Eric, his understanding of the hopelessness I felt and ability to help me through the hell I was in was amazing.
Thank you so much Eric.

Erik has a unique gift. He was able to take traumatic situations I was experiencing and help me to see things in a positive light. He helped me through my fears and taught me to love myself instead of the self-defamation and self-hatred that was my previous comfort zone. His teaching and kindness have given me a new relationship with myself. It has lasted more than 12 years and I have no doubt that it will continue throughout my lifetime. Family and friends were ALL there for me during that time, but nothing helped me as much as Erik's encouragement. He has my eternal gratitude for all he did for me. More...

I have worked with Erik both in a professional and personal setting. In both instances he is amazing at drilling down to the heart of the issues and facing them head on. He encourages communication and finding what is at the root of issues. He has made me a better communicator both at work and at home. His insights are invaluable and the tools he offers really make a difference. I would heartily recommend him to anyone who is struggling. More...

For 20 years and still today, Erik is the person I turn to for clarity and a path forward. Whether he's developing more effective and productive teamwork inside my company, or helping me find my own footing as a leader, his powerful tools and intuitive skills have always led me to success.

Erik listens thoroughly and compassionately, then communicates clearly. His insights can help you see and address the thinking that's keeping you stuck. He has a true passion for this work. More...

Erik has been my life coach for the last 8 years. I can describe my experience working with Erik as life-changing. He has helped me understand and cope with my anxiety in ways I don’t think anyone could. Thanks to him, I’m able to face down my fears, rewrite unproductive habituated thoughts, and live more fully. More...

Erik is a total thrill to work with. His communications expertise has proven invaluable to myself and my team. He has helped me through several challenging situations and went over and above my expectations in helping me. Perhaps not all coaches and consultants are all that, but I can say for sure that Erik is the real thing indeed. More...