“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” Rumi
Heart-Centered, Holistic Therapy for
Grief, Trauma, and Personal Growth
Rooted in Psychology.
Open to Possibility.
Emily Watson
Psychotherapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Serving California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas Online
Coming Soon: Arizona, Oregon, and Washington
Any of these sound familiar?
I never saw it coming.
I was good until ___.
Time hasn’t healed my pain.
I’m still heartbroken.
I’m overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger.
Things that used to matter, don’t anymore.
I feel like no one really understands me.
If so, you’re in the right place.
Life is fragile and sometimes unpredictable.
Unexpected or painful experiences can alter our lives in profound ways. When something painful and unexpected happens, it can feel as though our whole world has imploded. The cords of hope that connect us to our life and dreams can become strained or broken.
It might feel as though we will be sad forever. Fear and anxiety can become our constant companions. Anger might show up in the most unexpected ways. And sometimes, our minds may be filled with thoughts we dare not voice.
Perhaps some time has passed and you realize that time, alone, does not heal all wounds.
If so, there is a path forward.
There is hope.
Welcome. Whether you’re navigating loss, trauma, or a season of deep change, you do not have to go through it alone.
I offer a space dedicated to your wellbeing.
Online Therapy Services
Individual Therapy.
Grow through what you go through. Personalized care for grief, trauma, brain injury, and personal growth.
Relationship Therapy.
In every tear, there is love. Couple and family therapy for grief and loss.
Virtual EMDR.
Rewire, Rebuild, Rise. Evidence-supported treatment for processing loss and trauma.
Brainspotting.
Stillness and Calm for the Storms of Life. Attuned mindfulness practice for emotional and psychological well-being.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Areas of Focus
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Grief and Loss
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Trauma
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Personal Growth
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Brain Injury
“Your heart knows the way.” Rumi
Blog Posts & Videos
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Grief | Loss
Your Grieving Brain: Mental Maps & Grief.
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Grief | Loss
I yearn to be with my loved one.
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Grief | Loss
What It’s Like to Lose a Child
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Grief | Loss
IADC Protocol for Grief Therapy
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Grief | Loss
What is it?
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Grief | Loss
I expect my loved one to walk through the door.
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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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Grief | Loss
Holding Space for Someone’s Grief
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Grief | Loss
The Research
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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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Grief | Loss
Children
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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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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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Brian Injury
A Time of Transition & Change
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Brain Injury
Family Grief
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Brain Injury
Brain injury happens to families.
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Trauma
The Family Lifeboat
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Trauma
Post-Traumatic Growth
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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?
Rates & Insurance
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Individual Therapy Session
$120 (up to 60 minutes)
$180 (90 minutes)
Couple | Family Therapy Session
$160 (up to 60 minutes)
$240 (90 minutes)
REDUCED RATE. A reduced rate may be available. If you are interested, just let me know during our consultation and I will include the application 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 :
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)
Carelon
Cigna
Quest
Texas
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (PPO Only)
Cigna
Arizona, Oregon, Washington
Coming Soon
Verify your insurance benefits with Headway prior to our first session. Many plans have limitations and restrictions.
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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.
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contact@emilywatsoncounseling.com
(817) 440-7108 (text)
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