Healing Wounds of the Past with Compassion and Insight

What happens after life turns itself upside down? This is the question that we are challenged to answer when what we fear the most happens. How you answer this question is unique to you.

What I’ve discovered, as a grief and trauma therapist, is that the human spirit - especially in its most vulnerable state - holds transformative wisdom. It has been, and continues to be, my sacred privilege to witness this firsthand.

Welcome. I’m Emily.

There's a quote by Samuel Decker Thompson that really resonates with me:

"We are all just a car crash, a diagnosis, an unexpected phone call, a newfound love, or a broken heart away from becoming a completely different person."

There have been times, like this, that changed me in ways that I could never have predicted. And while I’ve experienced many difficulties and losses over the course of my life, the two that challenged everything that I thought I knew (both personally and professionally) were my daughter’s brain injury and my son’s death. My worst fears materialized and everything changed. Life and all my relationships looked completely different through the lens of heartbreak, anxiety/panic, uncertainty, anger, sadness and existential questioning.

And that’s where I meet many of my clients - piecing together their lives and struggling with some of the same things. I would be honored (however brief) to accompany you on your journey through the matrix of life, as you create meaning, discover new strengths, and work toward healing.

A Holistic Approach to Therapy

  • Compassionate Presence

    You can expect to have my undivided attention. And I hope that you will find that I’m genuinely interested in you and curious about what you think and feel.

  • Respect for Every Identity

    I do my best to honor your story and intersecting realities. Whether you’ve lost a loved one or experienced a traumatic event, I hope you feel comfortable enough to bring your whole self into therapy. My goal is to create an environment that is welcoming for all.

  • Personalized Care

    Together, we will create a therapeutic environment aligned with your preferences and needs. I am trained in many different therapy techniques and evidence-based modalities. It’s about finding what works for you.

  • Integration of Personal Practices

    Pain can be alchemized and transformed into insight & growth through a variety of creative, psychological, or spiritual processes. Accordingly, I invite you to include any of your personal resources as part of your therapy.

  • Empowerment and Resilience

    Fundamentally, I believe that the wisdom inherit in your lived experience is foundational to the process of personal growth. My goal is to create a space where your internal wisdom shines brightly, illuminating the path ahead.