Aniko Benedek

Areas of expertise: EMDR • trauma recovery • IFS • Psychedelic Integration

I’m Aniko Zela Benedek and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker #120176 under the supervision of Pam Shaffer LMFT #91321. I’m honored to offer online clinical services rooted in both established therapeutic models and depth-oriented practices. With an MSW from Columbia University School of Social Work, I serve as a meditation teacher, sound ceremony facilitator, and psychedelic integration specialist.

My areas of focus include grief, breakups, depression, anxiety, family-of-origin trauma, and major life transitions. My work invites clients into their own healing potential, using a blend of EMDR, Internal Family Systems, depth psychology, dream exploration, and emotionally focused therapy to support meaningful inner change.

As a guide for psychedelic preparation and post-journey integration, I draw on training from Polaris Insight Center and experience with MAPS and Horizons PBC. I’ve facilitated sound ceremonies using over-tone rich instruments, harmonic scaling, and breathwork, creating safe and transformative set-and-setting for clients in non-ordinary states.

I am proud that my work is deeply trauma-informed, sex-positive, and affirming of diverse identities and relational paths—including monogamy, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), kink, and LGBTQ+ communities. I believe, echoing Ram Dass, we are all just walking each other home—and I’d be honored to walk with you on your healing journey.

Session Rates:

Individual $200
Multi-person $225

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