ABOUT ME

 

Hi! I’m Emily and my pronouns are she/her. I’m a native of Western North Carolina and from an early age have found inspiration and healing in the southern Appalachian mountains. I am a mother, daughter, partner, and sister. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and am fully licensed in Clinical Social Work in the state of North Carolina. I have additional training and experience working with young adult women in recovery from substance abuse, trauma survivors, parents, adolescents, and those who live with anxiety and depression.

A social justice background and lens informs my work and life, and I strive to cultivate an anti-oppressive space in therapy. I pay attention not only to  individual experiences but also to the intersecting identities of race, gender, sexuality, and more. I believe that caring for our health and well being allows us to care for the collective from a more grounded and sustainable foundation.

I am continually inspired by the capacity of humans as they step into their unique power to recover, and am passionate about holding a brave, authentic, and supportive space for individuals as they discover their ability to thrive.

MY APPROACH

 

Many of our hurts and sources of shame happen in relationships. When I say that I use an attachment based, relationally focused approach, it simply means that I prioritize our relationship and see the connection we build as fertile ground for healing to take place. I strive to create an authentic connection in which you can begin to see yourself as you truly are, rebuild trust in yourself, and take more agency in your life. If you have felt judged and ashamed in relationships in the past, therapy can provide a safe space to feel seen, heard, and valued no matter what you may have gone through or how you’ve reacted to your life experiences.

GUIDING VALUES

 

I am committed to radical healing that goes to the root and takes into consideration not only the individual but also the familial, spiritual, cultural, social, and systemic forces that shape us.

I will approach our work with respect, warmth, and compassion, and will see you as a human worthy of connection, healing, and liberation. I’ll usually add some humor to the mix too. 

I will create a space for you to discover what it means to live your fullest life, rather than prescribing what I think it should mean, and we will work at your perfect pace.

I am committed to learning and to my own personal growth, which in turn allows me to be more present to yours.