Rooted in Psychology. Open to Possibility.
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 holistic 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 difficulties and losses over the course of my life, there are two that challenged everything that I thought I knew (both personally and professionally) - my daughter’s brain injury and my son’s death.
Today, I approach therapy more humbly and holistically. Experience has taught me that deep grief and recovery from pervasive trauma may require more than traditional talk therapy alone. So… while I remain grounded in science and evidence-based practices, I’ve come to appreciate the clarity that can come from many wellness, healing, and spiritual practices.
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Arizona (LMFT-16428,
California (109060),
Nevada (4576R),
New Mexico (CBT-2025-0623),
Oregon (T3310),
Texas (204032),
Washington (MFT.LF.70039859).
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Formal Education: MA, Psychology (Chapman University)
Experience & Training. Over the course of my career, I’ve gained experience across a variety of settings (community mental health, school-based programs, agencies, and private practice), providing therapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
As a holistic therapist, I am comfortable blending different therapy techniques to meet your needs. I have training and clinical experience using many therapy modalities. Here are the ones that I use most often:
Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couple | Family Systems
Bowiean theory
Gottman (L-2)
Emotionally-Focused Family and Couple Therapy
Depth | Jungian Psychology
Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
Chakra Therapy Coaching *
Grief Counseling *
Mindfulness
Parts Work | Ego-State Theory
Schema Theory
* Certified. Certification requires advanced training and consultation.
a little more about me
Outside of the therapy room, I value the simple joys. I share my life with my family and two golden retrievers (who are the sweetest daily reminders of attunement, play, and unconditional connection).
While I enjoy traveling, I’m naturally introverted and also love spending time at home with my dogs, baking bread, swimming, gardening, diving into good book, or listening to an interesting podcast.
I also enjoy finding and repurposing found treasures, believing that what has been discarded often still carries beauty, story, and potential - much like parts of ourselves that are waiting to be seen differently.
Unexpected or painful experiences can alter your life in profound ways.
Your path is unique to you, as are your life lessons. My goal is to create a space where resilience blooms and your internal wisdom shines brightly, illuminating the path ahead.
You don’t have to go through it alone. I would be honored to accompany you - however brief - on your unique journey through the matrix of life as you create healing.