Erin Fowler, MA, MSW Intern

Erin is a first-level intern at Family Horizons receiving advanced training on the intersection of family law and mental health. Erin is a mid-life career changer who obtained her first master's degree at the University of Chicago in 2006. She has since spent 18 years working in visual arts administration and programming. Currently, Erin is pursuing her Masters in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago, with an interest in working with either teens or in palliative mental health.

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Erin's decision to transition into clinical social work and therapy social work a stems from a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing challenges. This motivation has been a thread in her personal and volunteer life since her youth and was further strengthened by her involvement in various non-profit social service organizations, where she actively engaged with diverse communities and witnessed the transformative power of therapeutic interventions.

Having spent nearly 20 years in the visual arts, Erin has honed her skills in relationship management, empathy, and communication, which she believes are integral qualifications for a therapist. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated an ability to bridge diverse perspectives and foster an understanding and appreciation for the human experience through art.

Erin loves open water, travel, yoga, animals, art, architecture, and good books. She lives in Evanston with her husband, two kids, two cats, and dog.