September 17, 2018
Phenomenal Woman By Maya Angelou Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them,…
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September 18, 2017
“Don’t let your throat tighten with fear. Take sips of breath all day and night, before death closes your mouth.”–Rumi When I was 18 at Beloit College, I took a…
May 8, 2017
Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened. Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading. Take down a musical instrument. Let the beauty…
March 1, 2017
Song For Making the Birds Come by Stephen Dobyns For Shirley Stark All winter you felt nothing. As your body continued its necessary tasks, your brother, the snow, remained keeper…
February 9, 2017
“I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.”—Mark Twain “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.”…
December 16, 2016
The Peace of Wild Things When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and…
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
