Leadership Coaching and Business Consulting Services

Dr. Erica Shick, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist and organization development consultant. With over a decade of experience, she has helped individuals and businesses achieve success and improve performance. Dr. Erica has worked in private practice, hospital outpatient programs, and non-profit organizations. She is also the owner of Better Wellness Counseling, a private practice specializing in complex trauma. 

Early in her non-profit career, she witnessed firsthand the numerous challenges facing organizations, leaders, boards, and staff. The leaders, in particular, seemed overwhelmed and needed greater insight into their organizations' needs. As a result, the overall effectiveness and impact of these organizations were significantly compromised. One of the most noticeable consequences of these challenges was the negative impact on the organizational culture due to lack of leadership time and strategy. Passionate and dedicated staff members found themselves overworked and stretched thin, leading to a sub-optimal work environment and a growing sense of burnout. It was disheartening to see individuals who genuinely cared about the collective cause being pushed to their limits without the necessary support and resources. Dr. Erica saw that these consequences were costing the business money and blocking top performance. Dr. Erica believes that businesses can be high-performing without compromising employee or customer satisfaction. 

Dr. Erica has built her practices with the primary objective of assisting individuals and businesses in their pursuit of performance improvement. As a seasoned organization development consultant, her role entails empowering clients to become exceptional leaders by fostering greater self-awareness, facilitating the development of meaningful career trajectories, and offering invaluable guidance along the way. When working with organizations, her focus lies in identifying obstacles, working with the client to establish goals, and imparting transferable skills that will ultimately lead to long-term growth.

Dr. Erica earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Development from Benedictine University.  She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Argosy University with a minor in Substance Abuse and has a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University.

With Dr. Erica’s comprehensive approach, guidance, and expertise, you will confidently navigate through the challenges and obstacles that may come your way, emerging stronger, more resilient, and ready to reach new heights.