Meet Emily

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 privilege to witness this firsthand.


Emily Watson, a holistic therapist and grief counselor, is smiling in the sunlight.

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. I find that I learn something new from every client that asks important questions and seeks answers in their own unique way. And I am deeply honored to join with each one on this path of self-discovery.

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a little more about me

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Outside of the therapy room, I value 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.

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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.