
Most of us are familiar with the voice of an inner critic. It might sound like, “You’re not doing enough,” “You should have handled that better,” or “You’re too sensitive.”...

Most of us are familiar with the voice of an inner critic. It might sound like, “You’re not doing enough,” “You should have handled that better,” or “You’re too sensitive.”...

In IFS therapy (Internal Family Systems), we talk a lot about parts — the different aspects of ourselves that hold unique emotions, beliefs, memories, and roles. Some of our parts...

(From a Feminist Therapy Perspective) Choosing not to have kids is still one of the most quietly radical things a woman can do. Even in 2025, it often comes with...

The summer season magnifies everything our culture teaches women about how our bodies should look. Warm weather means fewer layers, which often means more exposure—not just to the sun, but...

A trauma-informed, EFT-based guide to healing emotional wounds in your partnership If you’re in a committed relationship, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll hurt each other at some point. Maybe it...

In the hustle of daily life, it’s easy for couples to drift into routines that leave little room for real connection. When we’re focused on getting through the work day,...
I’m Emma, a trauma therapist who works with thoughtful, feminist women and couples. I’m also an ex professor of philosophy, I do improv comedy, and I love to read and write. I am creative and warm, but for years I didn’t know how to channel those qualities and I became anxious and down on myself trying to fit into boxes that didn’t work for me.
I get the experience of pain, fear, self criticism, and disconnection from your partner, and I also know that true healing is possible.
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