I'm Emily, founder of A Soul Awake Psychotherapy, LLC. I believe that the gaps in our lives, the unanswered questions and unresolved endings, are invitations to dig a little deeper and welcome what we uncover. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple invitation and a heaping dose of courage to reawaken the parts of ourselves we've long kept hidden.
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My Credentials
I view therapy as an active partnership in which your needs and preferences lead the way. Drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches, I empathize and encourage and invite you to come as you are. I will always ask how you’re doing, how you’re really doing, and sit with you as you find your voice.
When you encounter your should've-been-, could've-been-, and what-if-selves, I'll anchor you back in the present where we can focus on what needs healing. As our work progresses, we'll examine the thoughts and behaviors that add to your difficulties. By shifting your thinking and response patterns, you'll form healthier ways of having your needs met.
In this together No matter the weather
Years in practice: 12
Masters in Counseling Psychology, Loyola University Maryland, 2014
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Washington, LH61428809
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Oregon, C8304
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Maryland, LC11436
My Credentials
I view therapy as an active partnership in which your needs and preferences lead the way. Drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches, I empathize and encourage and invite you to come as you are. I will always ask how you’re doing, how you’re really doing, and sit with you as you find your voice.
When you encounter your should've-been-, could've-been-, and what-if-selves, I'll anchor you back in the present where we can focus on what needs healing. As our work progresses, we'll examine the thoughts and behaviors that add to your difficulties. By shifting your thinking and response patterns, you'll form healthier ways of having your needs met.
In this together No matter the weather
John Steinbeck
“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”
My greatest fulfillment comes through empowering women to uncover the parts of themselves that are too often neglected: the wise and self-compassionate parts; the confident, assertive, grounded parts; the resilient and the self-advocating parts that are only just emerging. I'll encourage you to welcome each of these facets of yourself with openness and curiosity.
I believe that each client has the capacity to integrate her most difficult experiences with a fundamental desire to change. Therapy isn't always easy, but when you can begin to see the space for transformation that opens up by working through your concerns, that is when you can get in touch with your deepest self and make meaningful changes.
empowering the parts of you that are ready to speak
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Samantha
"During my time with Emily, she created a safe space to work through some of my challenges. She perfectly balanced empathetically meeting me where I was and gently challenging me to reframe negative thoughts. She provided great tools and resources to help me learn more about myself and find greater self-love. emily is the reason i encourage all my loved ones to participate in therapy!"
Like many of the women I work with, I'm no stranger to the disruptions that can arise simply from being human. I know what it's like to face feelings of depression, anxiety, and overwhelm. I've traversed the territory of losing loved ones and still haven't quite got the whole grieving thing down yet. I am continually getting to know parts of myself that are figuring out how to best express themselves. And I am grateful for it all: the way each trial and tribulation has shaped me and challenged me to examine how who I am aligns with who I want to be. Oscar Wilde said, "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." I'm here to help you shift your perspective, to bust out that telescope and marvel at the constellations, to seek beauty in the mundane and hope amidst the messy.
I've Been in Your Shoes
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Outside of the office, I love words and listening to favorite songs on repeat. I don't always finish the crosswords I start, but when I do, the brief moment of satisfaction that follows remains unparalleled. I'll never get tired of being my dogs' favorite human and the vast affection and adventures this affords me. I'm a vegetarian, a runner, a Midwest native and a Pacific Northwest transplant; a minimalist and a bibliophile; a lover of cardamom, an aspiring bread baker, and a seeker of deep connection. I will always find the best in others (and the nearest ice cream shop.) My journey has been far from linear but I'm learning to embrace its dead ends and detours. I hope to help you do the same. Even if our paths don't cross beyond this shared virtual space, I'm grateful that for today, they intersected.
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I believe that the most comfortable dwelling space we can create is the one within ourselves. That when we nurture it, we can always feel at home.
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