About EmilyI'm Emily (she/they), your dedicated therapist in California.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (CA #135147). I became a therapist because I’ve been where you are. Throughout my adolescence and young adult life I struggled with getting my needs met, finding connection and feeling safe within myself and the world around me. I spent so much of that time hiding. Hiding my queerness, the shame I carried from my past, my insecurities and my humanness. When I finally decided to make a commitment to myself and start my own therapy, I remember feeling afraid that it was too late. I felt so stuck in my hiding and the comfort of the narrative I had carried for so long that I wondered if I was too broken to heal. To my surprise, I wasn’t. Through my time in therapy I have been given an opportunity to write a new narrative for myself that’s filled with hope and compassion instead of fear and shame. I won’t lie, therapy can feel scary and hard, and so I believe you deserve a therapist who helps you navigate all of the ups and downs of this process without judgment — I hope I can be that therapist for you!
"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness."
Dr. Peter Levine
my Values -
I am committed to bringing my authentic self to every therapy session and creating a supportive and authentic space for my clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe that being genuine and transparent creates a non-judgmental environment that encourages you to feel comfortable doing the same.
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Liberation and social justice are core values that are embedded in my work. I recognize that therapy is inherently political, and that the societal issues that impact my clients' lives are present in the therapy room. That's why I am passionate about anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices, and I work to ensure that you feel seen, heard, and valued.
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Connection is a vital element in human relationships, and it plays a significant role in our lives. As a therapist, I recognize the immense value of connection in helping clients achieve their therapeutic goals. I prioritize creating a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, compassion, and safety.
Therapy with me is rooted in…
Education and Trainings
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