March 25, 2025
Trauma shapes us in profound ways, influencing not just how we see ourselves but also how we relate to others—especially the people closest to us. If you’ve experienced trauma, whether…
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March 18, 2025
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, Why am I the one putting in all the effort?, you’re not alone. It may feel like you’re always working to repair things after…
March 11, 2025
Starting couples therapy can feel like a big step, and it might bring up all kinds of emotions, like hope, fear, and anxiety. Many couples hesitate before making that first…
March 4, 2025
You’ve reached a breaking point. The arguments, the distance, the stored up resentment—it’s all piling up and you are feeling unseen and unheard. You know that couples therapy could help,…
February 25, 2025
You know the cycle: the one where it feels like one of you wants more closeness while the other pulls away…and you’re exhausted. This pattern is often a sign of…
February 18, 2025
Romantic relationships are hard. No matter how much love you have for one another, it’s normal to experience moments of disconnection, misunderstanding, and frustration. Couples therapy may be able to…
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.
- Has been practicing as a therapist since 2010
- Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Counseling from University of Colorado, Denver
- Holds Masters in counseling from University of Colorado, Boulder
- Has gone through EMDR Certification and is a Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified Therapist
- Trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Has worked as a community-based therapist and also in outpatient, residential, day treatment facilities with adults, couples, children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Trained in Acceptance and Commitment and Mindfulness Based Therapy
