Erika M. Dawkins, PsyD, MEd is currently a tenure track Assistant Professor at Widener University and the Clinical Director for Chester Community Coalition, both in Chester, PA. In 2014, she completed her Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology and Master of Education (MEd) in Human Sexuality at Widener University, as part of one of their dual degree programs. While at Widener, Dr. Dawkins also completed the necessary training in school psychology and is a certified school psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Howard University in 2008, graduating magna cum laude.
Dr. Dawkins’ clinical and research interests include minority identity development, microaggressions, intersectionality, grief, trauma, couples therapy, sexuality, and more recently, the impact that social media has on self image and the development and maintenance of intra- and interpersonal relationships. In supporting young minorities around having positive, healthy relationships, Dr. Dawkins has had the opportunity to speak with many groups around the various challenges they may face and how to navigate them. She has a passion for working with brown women and couples who are seeking to develop and maintain strong, healthy intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. Often using her own life story to motivate and encourage those she encounters, her belief is that transparency and communication are the keys to making the connections we desire. In 2019, Dr. Dawkins opened her boutique therapy, consulting and coaching firm, Revolutionary Perspectives, LLC. Her life philosophy and objective as the owner of Revolutionary Perspectives, LLC is to “Encourage radical change. Inspire far-reaching impact.”
Dr. Dawkins enjoys decorative planning/journaling, attending live music events, lifting weights, and traveling. She credits her success thus far to her run full speed ahead attitude, knowing that even if she trips, she can always get back up and get back at it.