Pre Licensed
Therapist
Coming Home to Yourself.
A gentle space for healing,
growth, and self-discovery
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Erica Buchman, LPC, offers compassionate support for emotional healing, self-discovery, and mental wellness. Step into a space designed for calm, care, and personal growth.
Hi, I’m Erica.
Hi, I’m Erica.
I didn’t come into this work because I had everything figured out.
I came into it because I didn’t.
For a long time, I was doing what so many of us do, holding it all together and pushing through, trying to be who I thought I was supposed to be. From the outside, things may have looked fine but inside, there was a lot that felt disconnected, and was left unsaid.
At a certain point, I couldn’t ignore that anymore.
I started doing my own inner work; emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. The work took time, required honesty, and often felt uncomfortable; but the process changed me. It softened me and helped me understand myself in a way I never had before.
That journey became the foundation for the work I do today.
I didn’t come into this work because I had everything figured out.
I came into it because I didn’t.
For a long time, I was doing what so many of us do, holding it all together and pushing through, trying to be who I thought I was supposed to be. From the outside, things may have looked fine but inside, there was a lot that felt disconnected, and was left unsaid.
At a certain point, I couldn’t ignore that anymore.
I started doing my own inner work; emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. The work took time, required honesty, and often felt uncomfortable; but the process changed me. It softened me and helped me understand myself in a way I never had before.
That journey became the foundation for the work I do today.
My approach to therapy is fully relational. I believe that the primary way we heal is through intimate relationships where you don’t have to perform or get it right to be seen and loved.
Rather than trying to push change or tell you who you should become, I try to create a space where nothing in me is getting in the way of what is naturally wanting to emerge in you.
Much of my work is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), a model that has very much shaped the way I understand people. Over time, I've come to believe that even the parts of ourselves we struggle with most are often trying to help in some way. Whether it's anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or feeling stuck, I don't see these as things that are wrong with you. More often, they've developed for reasons that make sense when we take the time to understand them.
I believe healing happens when we can meet ourselves with curiosity and compassion instead of judgment. My hope is to create a space where you can explore your inner world safely, deepen your understanding of yourself, and move toward lasting change.
Because I'm interested in the many ways people heal and grow, I've also become deeply involved in the psychedelic space, both personally and professionally.
I hold space for individuals navigating psychedelic experiences, whether you’re preparing, integrating, or trying to make sense of something meaningful you went through. Psychedelic experiences can open a lot very quickly, and I believe it’s important to have spaces where those experiences can actually land and be understood in a way that supports long term healing.
That belief naturally led me into community work as well. Over the years, I’ve built and facilitated spaces, especially within the Orthodox Jewish world, where people can come together around healing, growth, spirituality, and psychedelic integration.
Spaces where you don't have to leave parts of yourself at the door. Where your inner world and your external life can belong in the same room.
Because they were never meant to be separate.
I know what it’s like to feel torn between different parts of yourself.
Whether we’re working together in therapy, in preparation/integration work, or in a group setting, my intention is simple:
To create a space where you can show up as you are,
feel met in that,
and begin to move toward the life and self that feel more true to you.
What I’ve come to believe, both in my own life and in the people I work with, is that healing doesn’t come from becoming someone new.
It comes from coming back into relationship with yourself.
And doing that in the presence of someone who can sit with you in it.
If you’re here, something in you is already moving in that direction.
And you don’t have to do that alone.
How I Can Support You
Every person’s journey is unique. I provide compassionate, personalized support to help you navigate life’s challenges, explore your emotions, and grow toward a healthier, more balanced self.
Emotional
Healing
Together, we’ll explore your feelings and experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space. My goal is to help you process emotions, build resilience, and find calm in your daily life.
Self-Discovery & Personal Growth
Gain insight into your patterns, goals, and emotions. Through reflection and guided support, you’ll uncover your strengths and discover practical ways to grow and thrive.
Trauma-Informed Support
I provide sensitive, trauma-informed care designed to honor your experiences. With empathy and understanding, we’ll work on healing past wounds and reclaiming your sense of safety.
Who I Work With
Age
Preteen, Teen, Adults
Participants
Individuals, Family
I also speak
Russian
My Approach
IFS-Informed Therapy
Learning to listen inwardly, soften self-judgment, and reconnect with what feels true and alive.
Trauma-Informed Care
Blending evidence-based therapy with a true respect for each person’s inner wisdom.
Integration Support
Integrating a psychedelic or ketamine experience to rediscover your inner steadiness.
From Colleagues and Collaborators
I have never met someone who believed in a person's capacity to heal as much as Erica. She remains hopeful and offers plenty of tools to help a person along on their journey. Above all else, she is so curious of her clients.
Erica is a deeply capable and grounded clinician. She brings real wisdom, steadiness, and a trauma-informed understanding that allows people to feel safe while doing meaningful, serious work. She’s straightforward and clear, and at the same time warm and human. She doesn’t take herself too seriously, and her use of humor—always well-timed and attuned—helps keep the work from feeling heavy or overwhelming. There’s a sense of depth and integrity in how she practices, and a genuine respect for the process of healing and for the people she works with.
Find Your Path to Wellness
I work with clients navigating deep-seated trauma, daily stressors, and the complex
parts of the human experience.
Healing Trauma and PTSD
Face past stress, gain clarity, and heal with guidance.
Focused Support for ADHD
Manage daily stress, gain clarity, and grow with guidance.
Relief from Chronic Stress
Overcome life's stress, gain clarity, and find peace with guidance.
Compassionate Parenting Guidance
Navigate family stress, gain clarity, and grow with guidance.
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