Welcome. I’m Emily.

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 unexpectedly. Or our minds may be filled with thoughts that 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.

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." (I’d include abuse here, as well)

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 traumatic death. The world and all my relationships looked completely different through the lens of heartbreak, anxiety, uncertainty, anger and sadness. And that’s where I meet many of my clients - piecing together their lives and struggling with some of the same things.

I truly consider it honor to be invited (however brief) to accompany you on your journey through the matrix of life, as you create meaning, discover new strengths, and work toward healing.

what it’s like to work with me

~ 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.

~ I do my very best to keep an open mind and create an atmosphere that is inclusive and non-judgmental. I’m committed to honoring and valuing the rich diversity within us all.

~ I support your decision to include any of your personal beliefs or practices as part of the therapeutic experience - including prayer, meditation, yoga, energy work, smudging, chanting, sound therapy, aromatherapy, communing with nature, breathwork, etc.

~ My hope is that you feel supported as you unpack, deconstruct, synthesize, and integrate your experiences.

my approach to therapy

Labels are for jars, not people.

When I was an intern (many years ago), I met with my clinical supervisor to seek guidance and share my concerns about diagnosing people that I’d just met.

I could not understand how the human experience - with all its idiosyncrasies, challenges, paradoxes, and complexities - could be distilled down to a single diagnosis. In truth, I still struggle with the idea of labels and prescriptive remedies. So I choose, instead, to focus on how people process, transform, and integrate, the things that happen to them.

My approach to therapy is holistic and integrative, with a heart-centered focus on treating the whole person. Fundamentally, I believe that the wisdom inherent in your lived experiences is vital to the process of discovery, meaning, and growth.

a little more about me

When I’m not working, you might find me reading, wandering thrift shops & antique malls in search of pre-loved treasures, tending my roses, swimming (especially during these hot Texas summers), or refinishing discarded furniture. I share my home with my partner and gentle companions - my Golden Retrievers.

  • I am licensed to provide counseling services in Texas, Nevada, and California:

    • Texas (LMFT # 204032)

    • Nevada (LMFT #4576R)

    • California (LMFT #109060)

    • MA, Psychology (Chapman University, Orange, CA)

    • Certified EMDR Therapist

    • Certified Grief Counselor

    • Certified Family Trauma Specialist

  • As an integrative therapist, I am comfortable blending different therapy modalities and techniques to meet your individual need. Some examples include:

    • cognitive behavioral therapy,

    • EMDR,

    • solution-focused,

    • narrative,

    • parts work,

    • attachment-based,

    • Jungian psychology (shadow work),

    • mindfulness,

    • motivational interviewing,

    • family-of-origin work, or

    • person-centered (or Rogerian) therapy.

  • Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to provide counseling services to families, couples, and individuals (adults and children) across a variety of settings, including community mental health, private practice, and school-based programs.

    I find that my clients are among some of the most inspiring people that I've ever met - bravely facing trauma, loss, abuse, injury, and illness.