Meet Emma.
Hi, I’m Emma (she/her). I’m a therapist because I’ve gone to therapy for most of my life and know how transformative it can be. It is my joy and honor to travel alongside my clients and support them as they figure out what they want to do with their “one wild and precious life” (to quote Mary Oliver).
I bring a lot of humor and compassion to the therapy room. I believe therapy is a powerful space to build a relationship where you can feel safe enough to practice being vulnerable. I strive to be trauma-informed and client centered–it’s important to me that we work toward your goals in a way that feels good to you.
I am committed to practicing therapy that is neurodiversity affirming, pro-disability justice, body positive (or at least neutral), anti-racist, and LGBTQ+ and gender affirming.
I live in Los Angeles, California, with my husband and our dog, Peanut. Outside of work, you’ll find me taking improv classes, experimenting with new vegetarian recipes, reading “romantasy”, and looking for new bodies of water to submerge in (i.e. go swimming).
I’m so grateful for this work.
Therapeutic Modalities
EMDR
Ego States Parts Work
Narrative Therapy
Trauma-Informed
Mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness
Person-Centered
Parent Management Training Oregon
Collaborative Problem Solving
Motivational Interviewing
What should I expect in my first therapy appointment?
Before our first appointment, I’ll email you a link where you can access and fill out the new client paperwork. We will spend the first few minutes of our appointment reviewing the packet and policies together once completed.
During your session, we will discuss your hopes and goals for therapy - as well as aspects of your life where you hope to grow or heal. Together, we will work toward a healing path that best fits those ambitions.
During our time together, I hope to leave you with tools and resources you can use in your day-to-day life and build a relationship that promotes genuine healing as we get deeper into the work.
Education and Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Oregon: L10320 | California: 118737
Masters of Social Work, Portland State University, 2017
Bachelors of Social Work, Bachelors of Theater, Skidmore College, 2014
Affiliations
EMDR Consultant
EMDR CERTIFIED
EMDRIA Member
OR-SAIGE: Counselors and Related Professionals Serving Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Communities in Oregon