Erica Washington, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC

Erica has a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Governors State University. Erica has worked in the field of mental health and trauma since 2013, began as a licensed therapist in 2016, and is currently studying traditional medicine. Erica specializes in trauma, anxiety, PTSD, Mindfulness, and holistic practices including Reiki, Crystal work, Shadow work, and somatic therapy. Erica is a Master Reiki Practitioner of Usui Reiki and identifies as a Black healer. Erica specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ , Poly/kink, and Wiccan/Spiritualist/Healer populations. When working with Erica, please note that this is not traditional therapy. There is a lot of physical and energetic movement and you will need to wear loose fitting clothing. For talk therapy, you will be paired with an additional therapist.

Erica helps to develop the programming for Obsidian Institute of Integrative Medicine, keeping it culturally relevant and trauma informed. Erica develops and presents the continuing education curriculum for mental health therapists in the state of Illinois.