Hello
Hi, I’m Emma. I take therapy seriously, but I don’t believe every moment of therapy has to feel serious. There is room to talk honestly about painful experiences, confront fears, and work on patterns that are getting in your way—and there is also room to laugh, be a little silly, and have a normal human moment.I work with adults experiencing OCD, intrusive thoughts, hair pulling, skin picking and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, ADHD and neurodivergence, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, self-esteem concerns, chronic illness, relationship difficulties, and major periods of transition or adjustment.One of my favorite parts of this work is getting to know the person behind everything they are going through. Your symptoms are important, but they are not the most important thing about you. I want to know what makes you laugh, what you care about, what frustrates you, what you hope for, and all the quirks that make you distinctly yourself.
Emma's Approach
Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, practical, and personalized. You will have a real say in what we focus on and where the work goes. You are the expert on your own life; my role is to listen carefully, help you recognize patterns, offer a different perspective, and challenge you when I believe it could help you move forward. I will not expect you to carry the entire conversation alone.
I draw from a wide range of therapeutic approaches because no single method works for every person or every concern. Depending on your needs, our work may incorporate Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD, Habit Reversal Training for BFRBs, Inference-Based CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, somatic approaches, or other evidence-based methods. The goal is not to throw a collection of techniques at you—it is to find tools that make sense for your life and move you toward what matters to you.
My approach balances acceptance with change. Some parts of being human are genuinely painful, and therapy is not about pretending otherwise. It can help you feel less alone in those experiences, respond to yourself with greater understanding, and become more confident in your ability to handle difficult moments. Over time, I hope you develop the insight and practical skills to become your own best therapist.
In Emma's words:
“Suffering is part of the human condition, but so are meaning, connection, curiosity, and hope.”
