grass valley/Nevada County cALIFORNIA

Eric is the Director of the NV County Office and joined E5 in August 2023 and is the Assistant Director of E5 Therapy as an organization. He holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology/ Leadership and his undergrad in Criminal Justice Administration as well as a graduate certificate in Counselling skills. Eric is also a Certified First Responder Associate Therapist (CFRA) as well as C-DBT Certified,  a CTP (Certified Trauma Professional) and is currently pursuing his Doctorate with National University.  Eric served 22 years across two branches, the US Coast Guard as a plank owner to the Maritime Enforcement rate and the US Army as a Psychological Operations Specialist. Eric medically retired as a Sgt First Class after completing multiple combat tours to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Eric also served as a Police Officer in the Bay Area in various capacities. Eric is certified in use of the FLASH technique, as well as a Gottman Level 1 and 2 trained Professional. Eric is also a Precision Nutrition Level 1 certified coach.

With a warm, compassionate approach, Riann helps clients navigate lifes challenges, develop healthier coping strategies, and build meaningful connections. Drawing on years of experience in mental health care, she specializes in play therapy, ADHD,anxiety,depression,shame, guilt, relationship issues, behavior analysis and trauma recovery. 

Riann beleives that therapy is a collaborative journey-one where trust, empathy, and understanding create a safe space for growth. Using evidence based approaches such as trauma - informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Rationale Emotive Behavior Therapy and other treatment methods, she tailors each session to meet the unique needs and goals of every client. 

Riann works with individuals, including children and teenagers, as well as families, fostering resilience and encouraging self discovery. Whether you are seeking support for a specific issue or hoping to better understand yourself, she is dedicated to helping you create lasting positive change. 

When not in session, she enjoys tie with her family, watching Bay Area sports teams ( Go Giants,Warriors,Sharks and 49ers!), playing golf, travel and hanging out with her four pet goat. Riann is also the proud mother in law of an Air Force member and worked as a civilian in Law Enforcement for 15 years.