Erik Sowder PhD, BCB

Integrated Mind-Body Therapy for Stress-Related Conditions

Evidence-based care combining biofeedback, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help children, teens, and adults build resilience and regulate the nervous system.
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About

I’m Dr. Erik Sowder, a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified in biofeedback, specializing in biobehavioral therapy for stress-related illness. My work focuses on helping individuals regulate the connection between mind and body—particularly when chronic stress, anxiety, or physical symptoms interfere with daily life. My approach integrates biofeedback, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions to support lasting change. Biofeedback provides real-time insight into the body’s stress response, helping clients learn to self-regulate breathing, heart rate, and muscle tension. ACT and mindfulness further support this process by fostering psychological flexibility—teaching clients to relate differently to discomfort, anchor in the present moment, and take action guided by their values. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing conditions like chronic pain, abdominal distress, fatigue, and other forms of autonomic dysregulation. My practice is rooted in science, presence, and compassion, and I approach each client with curiosity and respect for their unique resilience and goals.
Erik Sowder, PhD BCB
Licensed Psychologist

Services

  • Chronic Pain
  • Anxiety
  • Mind-Body Integration / Psychophysiology
  • Stress Management
  • Biofeedback
  • Medical Illness / Health Psychology
  • Sleep Issues
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Functional Disorders

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Biofeedback
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

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Erik Sowder PhD BCB

2506 Clay St
San Francisco, CA 94115-1811

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