Whether you’re navigating loss, trauma, or a season of change, you do not have to go through it alone.
I’m here to walk with you.
Serving Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Texas Online
Therapy for
the heartbreak of a loss
the life-altering impact of a traumatic experience
the uncertainty of a major life change
the transformative call of a deep awakening
Welcome.
I offer holistic mental health support that nurtures your whole being by integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches with intuitive dimensions of healing.
Online Services
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Individual Therapy
Grow through what you go through. Personalized care for grief, trauma, brain injury, and personal growth.
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Virtual EMDR
Rewire, Rebuild, Rise. Evidence-supported treatment for processing loss and trauma.
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Brainspotting
Stillness and Calm for the Storms of Life. Attuned mindfulness practice for emotional and psychological well-being.
Areas of Focus
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Grief and Loss
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Trauma | PTSD
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Personal Growth
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Brain Injury
Rates & Insurance
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Individual Therapy Session
$120 (up to 60 minutes)
$180 (90 minutes)
$60.00 (per additional 30 minutes beyond 90)
Couple | Family Therapy Session
$160 (up to 60 minutes)
$220 (90 minutes)
$60.00 (per additional 30 minutes beyond 90)
REDUCED RATE. A reduced rate may be available. If you are interested, just let me know during our consultation and I will include the form with your intake paperwork.
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In-Network (INN). As a courtesy, your health insurance provider will be billed for you through Headway :
Arizona
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Cigna
California
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
Cigna
Nevada
Aetna
Anthem | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada
Cigna
New Mexico
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (beginning 2-4-2026)
Cigna
Oregon
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon | Regence
Cigna
Texas
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (PPO Only)
Cigna
Verify your insurance benefits with Headway prior to our first session.
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Out-of-Network (ONN).
Payment is due at time of service.
A monthly bill can be provided, upon request, for you to turn into your insurance carrier for reimbursement. Health insurance plans and benefits vary, so please consult your insurance provider about reimbursement for your counseling services prior to your visit.
“Your heart knows the way.” Rumi
videos and articles
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Grief | Loss
Your Grieving Brain
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Grief | Loss
I yearn to be with my loved one.
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![Person laying flowers on a stone memorial or tribute with sunlight and greenery in background.]()
Grief | Loss
What is it?
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![A young woman looking through window blinds with a thoughtful expression.]()
Grief | Loss
I expect my loved one to walk through the door.
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Grief | Loss
What It’s Like to Lose a Child
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![Woman placing flowers on a grave in a cemetery.]()
Grief | Loss
How long will I grieve my child?
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Grief | Loss
Anticipatory Grief. Someone I love is dying.
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![A woman with closed eyes and a peaceful expression sitting at a desk with headphones and a notebook. In the background, there is a superimposed image of two older women hugging, surrounded by sparkles and a starry effect.]()
Grief | Loss
IADC Protocol for Grief Therapy
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![An elderly woman appears to be crying while sitting near an elderly man outdoors in a park during autumn.]()
Grief | Loss
Holding Space for Someone’s Grief
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![A woman with wavy, red hair looking out over a lake surrounded by tall grass and trees during sunset or sunrise.]()
Grief | Loss
The Research
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![A woman in military uniform hugging a young girl on a couch.]()
Grief | Loss
Non-Death | Ambiguous Loss
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![A woman and a young girl sitting on a beige carpet, looking at photo albums together in a cozy living room with wooden flooring and wicker storage in the background.]()
Grief | Loss
Continuing Bonds After Death
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![A thoughtful older African American man with glasses, a gray beard, and a gray sweater resting his head on his hand.]()
Grief | Loss
One Man’s Personal Account
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![Two women hugging each other with warm expressions.]()
Grief | Loss
Children
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![A woman sitting on a white couch with her hands clasped, looking away with a contemplative expression, in a bright living room with white blinds and a small plant in the background.]()
Grief | Loss
Family Estrangement
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Brain Injury
The Survivor. Layers of Loss & Change
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Brain Injury
Common Changes
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Brain Injury
Relationship Changes
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![Two people, one with short dark hair wearing a plaid shirt and the other with long reddish hair wearing a black jacket, sit close together with their heads touching, in a modern corridor with metal and glass walls.]()
Brain Injury
Couples & Emotional Changes
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![An elderly man in a wheelchair outdoors, with a woman standing behind him and leaning over, holding his chin gently, enjoying a moment together near a lake or river during sunset or sunrise.]()
Brain Injury
My loved one’s brain injury changed me.
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![A man and a boy are praying outdoors with their heads bowed and arms around each other's shoulders.]()
Brian Injury
A Time of Transition & Change
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![People sitting on a wooden bench in a forest, overlooking a bridge in the distance during autumn.]()
Brain Injury
Family Grief
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![A family of four standing outdoors with green trees in the background. They are smiling and have their arms around each other. The father is wearing a white shirt with a graphic print, the mother is in a blue and black striped top, and the two boys are in casual shirts, one blue and one black.]()
Brain Injury
Brain injury happens to families.
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![A family of five outdoors near a lake during sunset, with trees in the background. They are smiling and posing for the photo, wearing dark clothing.]()
Trauma
The Family Lifeboat
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Trauma
Post-Traumatic Growth
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![A woman with long blonde hair carrying a large backpack and a water bottle, walking through a sunlit forest.]()
Personal Growth
Changes in Identity Over Time
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Personal Growth
Perfectionism
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Personal Growth
Your Inner Critic
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Personal Growth
Is change possible?
Message me.
Contact Information
(817) 440-7108 or (760) 760-2649
contact@emilywatsoncounseling.com
5900 Balcones Drive, #21318
Austin, TX 78731
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Office Hours:
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM CST
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST
(Monday - Thursday)
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Communication is not monitored outside of office hours. If you are experiencing a crisis, please contact emergency response services for immediate response.
