Navigate transformative life experiences with clarity
Serving Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington Online
Emily’s holistic approach to therapy is
Non-Pathologizing. Reactions and symptoms are respected as adaptive responses.
Trauma-Informed. Safety, choice and pacing come first.
Whole-Person Focused. Mind, body, heart and energy are inseparable.
Relational. Growth and healing happen in connection, not isolation.
Emotional pain, trauma responses, and nervous system patterns are not seen as pathologies but rather as nature’s attempts to protect, regulate and restore balance.
You may resonate with this approach, if you are:
living with grief or loss,
healing from trauma,
recovering from a life altering injury or illness,
seeking personal growth that feels embodied, not forced,
deconstructing long-held beliefs and experiencing shifts in awareness, perceptions of self or relationships
tired of approaches that label or pathologize your experience.
Whatever brings you here, you are welcome, exactly as you are.
Therapy with Emily
II approach therapy with curiosity and deep respect for your inner intelligence. I do not see my role as someone who fixes, but rather as someone who helps you translate what your nervous system, emotions, and deeper self are already communicating.
My work is shaped by years of clinical experience, personal healing, and a devotion to practices that honor the wisdom of the human system. Our work, together, is rooted in safety, trust, and presence. You’ll be met with deep listening, compassion, and respect.
You can expect:
~ a calm, attuned, and supportive space,
~ gentle pacing guided by your nervous system,
~ curiosity rather than judgment,
~ techniques chosen collaboratively (not imposed), and
~ room for emotion, insight, and integration.
Areas of Support
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Grief and Loss
A holistic approach to grief therapy recognizes that loss can affect the whole person. This approach addresses the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, physical, relational, and spiritual dimensions of grief without pathologizing your experience.
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Trauma | PTSD
A holistic approach to trauma treatment acknowledges the cognitive, emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual impact of traumatic experiences while viewing these responses as understandable and protective adaptations.
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Personal Growth
Holistic therapy offers a supportive space for personal growth by honoring your inner wisdom and lived experiences. The goal is to help you navigate change and adaptation in a way that is aligned with your evolving values, goals, and sense of self.
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Brain Injury
Therapy supports recovery and adjustment after brain injury for survivors and their families by fostering resilience in a way that addresses the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, physical, relational, and practical challenges that can arise.
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Emotional Balance
Holistic therapy supports emotional balance and well-being by honoring the wisdom and natural flow of emotions as meaningful sources of information that support self-discovery, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
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Deconstruction
Therapy provides a reflective and supportive space for people questioning aspects of their identity, worldview, or personal beliefs, as well as the intentional reconstruction of a sense of self that is aligned with evolving values and experiences.
All services are provided via telehealth (online).
LGBTQ+ Affirming, Body-Inclusive, Accessible Care
Healing begins when
we reconnect with our inner clarity,
release what no longer serves us, &
invite the whole self back into balance.
Therapy Services
for Individuals, Couples, and Families
Holistic Psychotherapy is guided by the understanding that growth and healing occur through the mind, body, relationships, energy, and layers of experience. Together, we’ll explore different types of therapy to find the best fit for your personal goals and natural way of restoring balance.
Here are a few therapy options:
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Virtual EMDR
EMDR therapy, from a holistic perspective, helps individuals process and heal distressing experiences by integrating the mind, body, and emotions, promoting greater balance, resilience, and overall well-being.
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Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a holistic stillness practice that helps access and process unresolved trauma, emotions, and experiences stored in the brain and body, fostering deeper healing, self-awareness, and overall well-being.
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Energy Psychology
Energy-based healing integrates ancient wisdom, the body's subtle energy systems, and insights from modern neuroscience to support balance, emotional regulation, and holistic well-being.
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Depth | Jungian Psychology
Rooted in a holistic understanding of the psyche, Jungian psychology honors symbolism, synchronicities, and shadow work as pathways to integrating unconscious aspects and cultivating wholeness.
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Heart-Led Attunement
Heart-led therapy approaches emphasize compassionate attunement, deep presence, and respect for the wisdom of emotions, creating a space for reflection, connection, and self-discovery.
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Mind-Body Awareness
Through the cultivation of mindful attention to the body's wisdom, this approach supports nervous system regulation, deepens mind-body awareness, and fosters lasting balance, resilience, and well-being.
What Growth Can Look Like
feeling more grounded, mindful, & regulated
a deeper sense of self-trust & clarity
grief that softens & feels more integrated
understanding of long-standing patterns that “never made sense”
renewed connection to purpose, meaning & inner wisdom
trauma responses are seen & understood
Videos & Articles
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Grief: What is it?
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Your Grieving Brain
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![A grieving widow yearning for her partner to return]()
Grief. I yearn to be with my deceased loved one.
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![A grieving couple after child loss]()
What It’s Like to Lose a Child
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How long will I grieve my child?
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Anticipatory Grief. Someone I love is dying.
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![a woman sitting with head phones on and a lap top in front of her with a holographic image of her deceased spouse near her]()
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.]()
Holding Space for Someone’s Grief
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![a person that demonstrates resilience after suffering]()
Grief & Resilience: The Research
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Grief. Non-Death | Ambiguous Loss
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Grief. Continuing Bonds After Death
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![an elderly man looking out at a lake with a boat and grieving the many losses over his life]()
Grief: One Man’s Personal Account
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Children and Grief
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Family Estrangement
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Layers of Loss & Change after Brain Injury
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Common Changes after Brain Injury
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The Couple Relationship after Brain Injury
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Brain Injury: The Impact on Spouses | Partners
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Brain Injury from the Parent's Perspective
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My loved one’s brain injury changed me.
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Brain Injury & the Family Experience
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Brain Injury. What about the siblings?
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Brain Injury and Shared Family Grief
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Brain injury happens to families.
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Trauma & The Family Lifeboat
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Post-Traumatic Growth
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Trauma, Grief, & Your Nervous System
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Changes in Identity Over Time
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Perfectionism
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Your Inner Critic
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Personal Growth. Is change possible?
Get in touch.
Contact Information
(760) 760-2649 or (817) 440-7108
contact@emilywatsoncounseling.com
The best way to reach me is by text or email.
Office Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM CST
Friday - Saturday (By appointment Only)
Sunday - Monday (Closed)
Communication is not monitored outside of office hours. If you are experiencing a crisis, please contact emergency response services for immediate care.
