Mental Strength & Wellness
Erika Hoeckberg, LCSW offers holistic mental health counseling and wellness coaching in Apex, NC, helping athletes and young adults overcome anxiety, performance blocks, and confidence challenges through an integrated mind–body approach.
Meet Erika Hoeckberg, LCSW
Owner of Omnia Paratus Mental Strength & Wellness, partner of OPHT
Physical training and mental strength go hand in hand. Erika Hoeckberg, LCSW, provides specialized mental health counseling and wellness coaching in Apex, NC, helping athletes and young adults build resilience, improve performance, and strengthen their overall well-being.
As a lifelong athlete and local gym owner, Erika understands firsthand that mental health and physical health are parallel processes. You cannot fully optimize one without supporting the other. Her work bridges the gap between clinical therapy and performance-focused mindset coaching, creating a comprehensive, holistic approach to wellness.
Mental Health Support Services
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Erika is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in:
Sports performance anxiety
Mental blocks and return-to-play challenges
Confidence and self-esteem issues
Anxiety and depression
Overthinking and “rapid brain”
Fear of failure
Pressure to succeed (internal and external)
Stress management for athletes and young adults
Many of her clients are competitive athletes, high achievers, and young adults navigating academic, athletic, and career pressures in the Apex and greater Triangle area.
Rather than simply treating symptoms, Erika focuses on identifying how thoughts, emotions, nervous system responses, and physical patterns interact—especially under stress and performance pressure.
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Erika’s sessions are personalized and may include a combination of:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Mindfulness-based therapy
Nervous system regulation & somatic tools
Mental strength and mindset training
Walk-and-talk therapy sessions (when appropriate)
This integrated approach supports both clinical mental health treatment and peak performance development, making her services uniquely positioned for athletes and driven young adults in Apex, NC.
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In addition to therapy, Erika offers wellness coaching focused on:
Building mental resilience
Strengthening confidence
Enhancing focus and clarity
Developing positive performance routines
Improving sleep and recovery
Supporting long-term personal growth
Through Omnia Paratus, clients benefit from a coordinated approach where mental strength and physical training align—a powerful combination for sustainable results.
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Erika has helped clients:
Decrease anxiety and depressive symptoms
Improve sleep quality and physical recovery
Return to play after injury-related or performance-related mental blocks
Overcome performance struggles lasting 2–5+ years
Reduce chronic overthinking
Build confidence and a resilient mindset
Achieve success in high-level competition
Her goal is not only symptom relief—but long-term growth, emotional regulation, and peak performance.
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Erika proudly serves clients in Apex, NC, and surrounding communities including Cary, Holly Springs, and the greater Triangle region. Whether you’re seeking sports psychology support, anxiety therapy, mental performance coaching, or holistic mental health counseling in Apex, Omnia Paratus provides a supportive, strength-based environment designed for growth.
What We Offer
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Traditional Talk Therapy
Couple & Family Therapy $150/Hour
Individual Therapy $135/HourTraditional Talk therapy is based on the core idea that talking about feelings, emotions and experiences can help people with a broad variety of difficulties. Therapy can help eliminate, control and decrease symptoms so that the person can function better and increase their well-being and be on the journey to healing. We accept insurance!
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Walk Therapy
$135/Hour
Walk + Talk makes talk therapy more active and takes it outside in the sun and nature, providing a non- traditional, less intimidating and less formal environment. Walk + Talk therapy benefits can include: increased energy, decreased depression and anxiety, increasing physical + cardiovascular health as well as learning to use alternative healthy coping mechanisms.
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Active Therapy
$135/Hour
Active Therapy is exercise combined with traditional talk therapy. Your coach will empower, motivate, and support your fitness by getting you mentally and physically stronger. These treatment model allows you to incorporate fitness and healthy lifestyle habits while being in a safe + supportive environment.
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Mental Strength Counseling
$135/Hour
Mental Strength is a modality used to support those who are struggling through adversity and performing under pressure. Through Mental Strength Counseling, the counselor would help support the athletes mental game skills and mental toughness so they can perform at their peak level of performance or improve their level of consistency.
Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Consultation
Taking the first step toward stronger mental health and performance can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Erika Hoeckberg, LCSW, to discuss what you’re looking for, the challenges you’re facing, and whether her approach at Omnia Paratus Mental Strength and Wellness is the right fit for you. This no-pressure conversation gives you the opportunity to ask questions, share your goals, and explore how mental health counseling or wellness coaching in Apex, NC can support your growth.
Ready to Strengthen Your Mind and Performance?
If you or your athlete are struggling with performance anxiety, confidence challenges, or mental blocks, Erika Hoeckberg offers a compassionate, evidence-based approach rooted in both clinical expertise and real-world athletic experience.
Mental strength is trainable—and lasting wellness starts from within.