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Hi, I'm Emily. Something brought you to this website in search of a therapist or counselor. Maybe it was a single event or problem, like a loss of a loved one or a sudden change in job status. Or maybe you've been struggling with a multitude of stressors and are feeling burned out, anxious, depressed, disconnected, and fatigued. What would your life be like if you no longer experienced these issues? How do you get to that point? These questions are the foundation of my therapeutic approach, which is goal-oriented, solution-focused, and personalized to you as an individual. Your goals are unique to you, so it takes a unique approach in order to help you reach them. Together, we will identify your goals, the barriers you face, and how to overcome them to get to where you want to be. Our past and current interpersonal relationships influence our own mental health status and are often the source of past trauma. I focus on building interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution, communication, and identification of healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics to help heal trauma, and build a solid personal and professional support system to use long after our work together is completed. Since interpersonal relationships are so important to us as social creatures, the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is key to healing. Not every therapist works for every client. If, during our work together, you feel that this relationship is not a good fit for you, I am here to help you find someone who is. Please note that I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
In our first session, I will review confidentiality and some parts of the informed consent form, discuss previous therapy experiences, gather details about your history based on your responses to the initial intake form. We may discuss family history, previous treatment history, mental health and substance use history, early childhood experiences, and past/current mental health diagnoses and symptoms. You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout session, and are welcome to ask about my previous experience, treatment approach, or other relevant information pertaining to your treatment goals/preferences.
I lean on humor and creativity in my practice. While therapy can be difficult, vulnerable - even uncomfortable at times - there is room to be goofy, silly, and artistic, as well. Our authentic selves are complex and interesting, and I'm always seeking to create a level of comfort in my sessions to allow for honesty, healing, and growth.
We may be a good fit if you are one or more of the following: - going through a destabilizing life transition such as parenthood, career change, retirement, marriage, divorce, or caretaking - working through challenges related to your sexuality or gender expression - dealing with overwhelm, burnout, or compassion fatigue from working in helping professions or advocacy - a recovering people pleaser - queer, ENM/poly, kink and looking for an aligned therapist - wanting to process religious or interpersonal trauma - looking for a non-religious therapist
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is not a specific therapeutic technique or method. Instead, trauma informed care means understanding the physical, mental, spiritual, relational, emotional, and behavioral effects of trauma, and tailoring evidence-based interventions to address and reduce symptoms of trauma. I emphasize psychoeducation about trauma, helping clients find effective coping skills to manage triggers, connect current symptoms to past events, and examining the deeply-held and often maladapative core beliefs about the self, others, and the world. Each client sets the pace for their own treatment timeline to ensure client safety inside and outside of sessions. Treatment that centers around trauma is most effective when social supports are in place, clients have a sense of safety in their everyday lives, and there is no current substance use or addictive behaviors. If any of these factors are present, they will be the main focus of treatment until safety, support, and stability are achieved.
Interpersonal
Trauma and attachment injuries can impact our ability to develop healthy, fulfilling relationships with others. We may have poor boundaries, difficulty communicating our needs, a pattern of dysfunctional romantic, peer, or work relationships, or a mistrust of people that reduces authenticity, vulnerability, and connection. Many mental health diagnoses can also lead to challenges in interpersonal contexts - anxiety can lead to overthinking and people-pleasing; depression can manifest in social withdrawal and lack of interest, energy, or enjoyment of social activities; ADHD can create difficulty keeping up with friends and loved ones. The quality of our relationships can impact our mental health, and our mental health can impact the quality of relationships. Interpersonal therapy focuses on exploring patterns of dysfunction in relationships, addressing behaviors that negatively impact connection with others, increasing effective communication and boundary setting skills, and build social supports.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In therapy, we work on identifying and communicating emotions, understanding how learned behaviors and thinking patterns contribute to mental health issues, and replacing negative thoughts and behaviors with those that are more adaptive.
1 rating with written reviews
June 2, 2025
Emily has been the best medical provider I've ever had. Therapy has been the lifeline I need to be chronically ill. If you're looking for someone open, honest, and affirming, this is the therapist for you.