MY STORY
Hi, I’m Emily.
I’m a psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and speaker. My own experience of healing changed how I understand health—and how I work.
Wellbeing & Trauma Expert
Keynote Speaker
Licensed Psychotherapist
A personal reason for this work
I’ve always been driven by what works.
What surprised me was where I found it.
Early in my career, I could help people manage symptoms and cope better. But I wanted to understand more about what was driving their distress—and how to work with it. Honestly? I didn’t know how yet.
Then, in 2014, a spinal injury changed my life.
When conventional approaches fell short, I became open to practices I might not have considered before. Integrative approaches that worked with mind, body, and spirit became part of my own healing.
That experience changed my understanding of health, human potential, and what makes change possible. It also changed the direction of my work. I went on to train in the approaches that had helped me.
Experience that shapes
how I work.
My work now brings together more than 15 years as a licensed psychotherapist and more than eight years specializing in trauma, with advanced training in EMDR, biofeedback, and Advanced Integrative Therapy.
I help people understand their emotional lives, work through unresolved stress and trauma, and develop ways to care for their whole health.
Proud nerd alert.
I’m a forever student. I’m deeply curious about wellbeing, wholeness, and positive change—what creates it, what gets in the way, and what makes it last.
That curiosity is personal. It shapes how I care for myself, what I study, and what I bring to the people I work with.
I’m thankful to have been part of hundreds of clients’ journeys. If you’re looking for support in yours, I hope you’ll take the next step with me.
My Education & Licensure
M.A., Mental Health Counseling
Rollins College
B.S., Psychology · Minor, Women’s Studies
University of Central Florida
Go Knights
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida · MH11144
Licensed Telehealth Professional Counselor
Vermont · South Carolina
At a Glance
My super power is I can drink coffee anytime & go straight to bed
Big believer in…
The mind body connection. Your innate capacity for growth and positive change. The power of presence. That encouragement makes all the difference. And if it’s not holistic, we’re missing something essential
Nothing like being on the same team with my mind & body.
Unpopular Opinion(s)
Cold brew doesn’t do it. Productivity hacks are overrated. Presence is where it’s at. Adulting is a gift, not a chore. Perfection makes for a shitty scorecard.
My favorite book rotates, but The Shogun is winning right now.
My Self Care Practices…
Self Connection. Mindful journaling or contemplation—even 3 minutes connects me to me. Self Aligned. Listen to my body’s cues. Move my body. Be in nature. Hydrate & eat well. Self Led. Make conscious choices based on my needs & wants. I can’t go wrong when I practice martial arts. A daily dose of tai chi, kung fu or qi gong always hits the spot.
Obsessed with
Jungian psychology. Martial arts. And a good boogie boarding session. Hot sauce is always in my purse. Give me a library, and I’m in my happy place—you’ll find me in the sci-fi, historical fiction, or YA sections. And then there’s my greatest obsession: all things by Studio Ghibli. Go watch My Neighbor Totoro. You’re welcome.
