Why This Space Exists
The Strong Friend’s Resting Place was created for women who have always held everything together — the listeners, the fixers, the helpers, the ones who “never fall apart.”
But strong women hurt deeply too.
Grief affects them differently.
Often quietly. Often alone.
Our practice is dedicated to offering these women a sanctuary — a place where their grief and emotional exhaustion finally have room to soften.
Our Heart for Grief + Strong Women
We understand…
• the grief you don’t talk about
• the weight you can no longer carry
• the exhaustion behind being “the reliable one”
• the pressure to be okay even when you’re breaking
• the loneliness of healing without support
You deserve a space where you can stop performing.
A space where you’re held.
A space where rest is safe again.
Meet Ericka Finley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
At The Strong Friend’s Resting Place, we offer a compassionate space where even the strongest among us can finally lay it all down. Founded by Ericka S. Finley, LCSW, our practice supports individuals navigating grief, loss, trauma, and emotional exhaustion through trauma-informed, faith-integrated, and evidence-based care. Using approaches like CBT, EMDR, and emotion-focused therapy, we help you release the weight of perfection, process deep emotions, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Here, therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about walking alongside you with gentleness and creating space where you can rest, breathe, and simply be.
Specialties and Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Education and Years In Practice
In Practice for 4 years
Attended University of Central Florida , MSW , Graduated 2016
Payment Methods
Self-Pay Options Available
Telehealth Available:
Florida residents only (per licensure laws)
Fees
Individual Sessions $100
Couple Sessions $150
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible