Emily rose Barr, MS, LMHC
modern therapy for the modern woman
hey there!
fancy seeing you here
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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empowering the parts of you that are ready to speak
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.
“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”
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I've Been in Your Shoes
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.
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.
"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!"
behind the scenes
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songs on repeat
I love words and listening to favorite songs on repeat.
my #1 wolf pack
I'll never get tired of being my dogs' favorite human and the vast affection and adventures this affords me.
baking bread
I'm a vegetarian, a lover of cardamom, and an aspiring bread baker.
tea with honey
In the words of C.S. Lewis, "You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me."
the bright side
I will always find the best in others (and the nearest ice cream shop.)