Meet Erin Armer, PhD
Find a Brighter Path
Dr. Armer, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California
License: PSY31832 | Serving clients in-person in Palo Alto and virtually throughout California
About Dr. Armer
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA, then completed my master’s and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I finished my Child Psychology Internship at Stanford School of Medicine.
While completing my dissertation, my life took an unexpected turn: I became a parent to a child with complex medical needs. Suddenly I had to manage medical uncertainty, caregiver exhaustion, and the unique isolation that comes when others can't understand what you're experiencing. This experience completely changed my perception of the need to feel seen, understood, and guided toward a path of resilience, meaning, and even joy.
After focusing on raising my children, I returned to Stanford Medicine as a Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow. During my first year I served as a Pediatric Psychology Fellow helping children and their families face medical challenges. During my second year, I served as a NICU Psychology Fellow, helping parents of hospitalized infants through their darkest moments.
Since completing my postdoctoral training, I also obtained specialized training in reproductive mental health and trauma treatment. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and certified as a Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART) Practitioner.
My Areas of Specialty:
Unexpected life changes: new medical diagnoses or uncertainty, personal role shifts, work challenges
Trauma and PTSD: Birth trauma, NICU experiences, medical trauma, and other distressing events
Pregnancy and postpartum challenges: Mood and anxiety issues, reproductive trauma, fertility struggles, or pregnancy/infant loss
Anxiety and Depression: constant worry, panic attacks, specific fears or sadness related to uncertain conditions
Caregiver stress: Burnout from caring for an individual with chronic illness or managing your own health conditions
My Treatment Approach
Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART) – Fast, effective trauma treatment
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Proven strategies for anxiety and depression
Mindfulness Techniques – Tools to help you stay calm and grounded
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support – Specialized care for pregnancy, postpartum, and reproductive challenges
Supportive Counseling – Compassionate care designed for your unique situation
More About Me:
When I am not supporting others, I enjoy spending time with my family, baking, watching my favorite TV shows, walking around my neighborhood, and hiking with friends and family in local open space preserves.
When I have time to travel I like to explore Yosemite, to visit the Tahoe area for lake/mountain activities and to visit Disneyland/California Adventure, the location of my daughter’s Make-A-Wish.
