What happens after life turns itself upside down?
This is the question that we are challenged to answer when what we fear 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.
My Approach to Therapy
"What is good in the world must come from within."~ Carl Jung
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.
Grieving, healing, and personal growth are often accompanied by existential questioning and/or a need to create meaning. For this reason, I am comfortable blending evidence-based counseling modalities (think CBT, ACT, EMDR, etc.) with a transpersonal/Jungian perspective, depending on your individual need and preferences.
Accordingly, I invite you to include any creative, self-care or spiritual resources as part of the therapeutic process. This includes, but is not limited to, prayer, art, music, journaling, meditation, yoga, massage, sound, dance, energy work, aromatherapy, spending time in nature, breathwork, etc.
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.