Erica Buchman
M.A. Candidate | Clincal Counseling Intern
Erica Buchman | Trauma-Informed Therapy in New Jersey & New York
You don't have to get rid of every feeling to be okay.
You don't have to eliminate anxiety, never get triggered again, or become a different person.
What if healing wasn't about fixing yourself?
What if it was about building a relationship with yourself that could hold whatever life brings?
When people feel safe enough, healing has a way of unfolding naturally. Together, we'll create a space where every part of you is welcome. A space where you can be honest, curious, messy, grieving, joyful, uncertain, hopeful, or afraid.
I believe that underneath many of the struggles we face is a deeper longing: to trust ourselves, to understand ourselves, and to know that we can handle what life asks of us.
That kind of healing takes time.
It happens in relationship.
And somewhere along the way, you stop fighting yourself.
Erica Buchman, M.A. MHC
Pre-Licensed Therapist
We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship.
— Harville Hendrix
Who I Work With
I work best with people who are genuinely interested in understanding themselves.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful, and self-aware, yet still find themselves stuck in patterns they can't seem to change.
They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection from themselves.
Many carry histories of complex, developmental, or relational trauma. They may have experienced childhood wounds, difficult family dynamics, emotional neglect, attachment injuries, or relationships that left lasting impacts.
If you're willing to be honest, curious, and patient with the process, there's a good chance we'll work well together.
Psychedelic Support
Whether you're curious about psychedelics, preparing for an experience, integrating one, or interested in KAP, I'm here to help you navigate the process thoughtfully.
• Consultation – A space to ask questions and explore whether this path is right for you
• Preparation – Clarifying intentions, addressing concerns, and preparing for an upcoming experience
• Integration – Making sense of insights, emotions, and challenges that arise afterward
• Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) – Combining ketamine with psychotherapy to support healing and growth
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.
Licensed Natural Medicine Facilitator (Colorado)
2026Essentials of Internal Family Systems Certificate - IFS Essentials
2026Certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy - SoundMind Institute
2024
Certified Kallah Teacher - Training by Meira Svirsky
2011
Verified by Psychology Today
Supervised by Jacob Kafka (New Jersey / 44SC05961000)
Erica Buchman
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