Dr. Nicole Erkfitz, LCSW

Dr. Nicole Erkfitz, LCSW, serves as ChiefOperating Officer at Mainspring Recovery, where she brings extensive experiencein behavioral health leadership, clinical operations, and trauma-informed care. A licensed clinical social worker with a Doctorate in Social Work, she is known for her ability to align clinical excellence with operational strategy.

At Mainspring, Dr. Erkfitz oversees day-to-day operations and ensures the delivery of high-quality, client-centered care across all levels of service. She leads with a focus on building systems that support both client outcomes and staff development, fostering a culture rooted in accountability, empathy, and continuous improvement.

Her approach is shaped by a deep understanding of how environments, relationships, and systems influence healing. She is particularly passionate about integrating trauma-informed principles into every phase of care—from admission to discharge—ensuring clients are treated with dignity, safety, and consistency throughout their recovery journey.

Dr. Erkfitz’s leadership reflects Mainspring’s mission to deliver ethical, effective, and compassionate treatment. She is committed to innovation, equity, and building strong interdisciplinary teams that are empowered to support clients and communities with purpose and integrity.

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