Erika Eichelberger Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Erika Eichelberger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MC61318043 is practicing under the supervision of Emily Hinman Benedict (Washington, LPC, LH61169453) at Body of Knowing Somatic Psychotherapy.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training to become supervisors. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases, which means that, when working with them, you are getting the time and expertise of multiple therapists in your treatment.

As a somatic (body-based) therapist, I can help you listen to the embodied cues that live beneath your thoughts and follow them towards the vibrant, easeful you that is hidden underneath pain and struggle. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other issues, I will support you in bringing awareness to the ways your nervous system’s stress response can shape your emotions and thoughts, and we will collaborate to create new experiences of safety and selfhood. In addition to processing verbally, we might experiment with grounding, breath, memory, imagery, or movement.

I came to this vocation through my own experience of finding healing through somatics. I am inspired by my clients :)

I received my master's degree through the Somatic Psychology program at CIIS and I completed my internship at a community mental health clinic in Whatcom County. I have also trained in a range of somatic movement approaches including Body-Mind Centering and the Tamalpa Life/Art Process. My previous work in the world includes journalism and food service.