therapy & wellness

Move toward healing

Mind, body and spirit are deeply entwined. Our work will address each element of being human to help you find clarity, confidence, and calm.

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integrated RELATIONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

Personalized therapy tailored for all of you.

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Mind
Our thoughts, beliefs, and values can have a powerful impact on our lives. Whether we are aware of them or not. Let's dive into your thinking along with your emotions to make sense of who you are.
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Body
Our body sensations, physical pain or behaviors can be helpful indicators that we may need to seek help.  Learning to pay attention to our body sensations is part of somatic work.
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Spirit
Our spirit is that thing in all humans that is immaterial and gives life and meaning to us. Engaging in healing work will bring about refreshment and help you stay grounded.

Therapy that listens.
Healing that's real.

Helping you navigate the complicated aspects of being human and move toward healing.

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Individuals
If you are in the thick of dating, or you have an unhealthy relationship with food or your body. You will enjoy working with me. I work with a variety of issues you may face, including anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, and self-esteem, among others but ultimately I come alongside you and the complicated aspects of being human to help you move toward healing.
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Couples
If you are in the throws of conflict or recovering from a history of relational pain our work will help you move toward more security and joy. I work with couples to help them identify the dance the couple has created for relationship survival. Then, I help you untangle the complicated aspects of loving and being loved to create the joyful experience of being in a committed relationship.
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Adolescents/Teenagers
Being a teen is complicated. From big feelings and screen time to navigating social relationships and identity development. I create space for teens to begin exploring what it means to be their truest self in a secure and safe environment.
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Families
Are you facing increased conflict with your teen? I support mothers and daughter relationships to strengthen the family and move toward secure relating.  I support families to create more comfort in the home to withstand the challenges of the feelings of aloneness being human can bring.
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Hi, I am Emily, and I am glad you are here.
Meet emily

Your trusted relational resource

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

My hope is that during our work together you will heal from past traumas, disconnection, and pain and will leave feeling more secure, peaceful and clear about who you are.

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the process

Begin your journey to peace

01
Free 15-Min Phone Consultation
The relationship between the therapist and the client is the most relevant aspect of therapy that contributes to efficacy of treatment.  So let’s see if we are a great fit for one another during this Free 15 minute Phone consultation.
02
Welcome Session
Complete paper work and then you will get to know my work a little more in depth and I will ask you a variety of questions to help us get on the same page and so that we can begin to collaborate on a plan to help you find clarity, security and peace.
03
Regular Therapy Sessions
We will meet weekly ideally at a regularly scheduled time (sometimes 2x per week). Our weekly sessions are your time to share, process and heal.  We will collaborate together to make the most of the time spent. I can’t wait to see you there!

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Find clarity, security and peace with Orange County based counseling, for all of you. Let's talk about food, exercise and intimacy. Begin the path to feeling integrated and empowered for your life.

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