Erik was an ongoing inspiration in my life and empowered me to provide the highest quality clinical care for ALL human beings with evidence based treatments that effectively support marginalized LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse client populations. 

Erik's mentorship as an expert clinician and University of Southern California professor helped me grow into the clinician I am today.  Erik taught me much of what I know as a clinical social worker and practice today. I am so thankful for his care, mentorship, encouragement, and friendship. 

Erik was also highly supportive of my scholarship. He was my first reader for my article on supporting victims of sexual assault on college campuses. Erik had also recommended me to join as faculty on his team. 

Above all, he was a kind, sweet, and giving soul. To know Erik was to love him. 

I cannot thank Erik enough. For the duration of my career, I will continue to pay tribute to Erik in my advocacy, care, and volunteerism. 

Thank you, Ted, and Erik's Mom, brother, etc. for sharing Erik with us. 

A Heartfelt Thank You

I'm deeply touched by the generosity of all those who have chosen to honor Erik through donations to the causes he cared about so much. Your kindness and support are a beautiful reflection of his spirit and the impact he had on the lives of others.

Erik believed strongly in the power of giving, and knowing that his legacy will continue to make a difference in areas close to his heart brings us great comfort. Your contributions not only celebrate his memory but also help to further the causes that were so important to him.

Thank you for your compassion, your thoughtfulness, and for keeping his memory alive through your acts of kindness. It means more than words can express.

With gratitude,

Ted

"A butterfly lights beside us

          Like a sunbeam

                  And for

          A brief moment,

Its Glory and Beauty belong

          To Our World,

             But then

       It fly’s on Again,

  And Though We wish

   It could Have Stayed

      We feel so lucky

      To Have seen It!”

Author unknown

We will always remember you Erik!

Love,

Your adopted Aunt and Uncle

Sharon and Dennis