I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Kansas. I have been licensed and working since 2012. For the first 6 years of my career, I worked in community mental health settings, working with all ages and stages of life. My primary role was crisis intervention for clients who were unable to keep themselves safe.
In 2017, I transitioned into private practice, where I now work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I've worked extensively helping clients manage a variety of issues: depression, anxiety, suicidal thinking, relationship problems, issues around identity, problems with sex and sexuality, work and career issues, social problems, and others. Basically, if you can identify it as an issue, I've probably treated it.
My goal - as a clinician and a human - is to normalize the idea of having mental health issues, and empowerment in struggle. Or, as I generally put it, "I'm not ok. You're not ok. And that's ok." I have a strong belief that the first step towards change is acceptance of who we are and where we're at. As psychologist Carl Rogers said, "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change."
My style is warm and supportive, but I will push you when I feel you're ready to be pushed. My goal is to help you meet your goals, and I'll encourage you to do what you've identified you want to do. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, trauma-focused modalities, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, family systems theory, contextual therapy, and interpersonal therapy as the guiding forces of my practice, but there are bits and pieces of others as well. I will pull from whatever I can if I believe it will support you in your journey. I have focused on and trained in trauma-informed care and have a variety of tools to draw on to help you meet your goals.
Making the choice to start therapy and begin working on yourself is not an easy choice to make. Congratulations on taking this first step! I look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
12 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsIntimacyDepression
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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License information
KS LCMFT LCMFT 892
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Shes a good "egg". She listens. She hears.
Written on Jan 15, 2026 after therapy with Emma for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She’s always available and understanding. Very genuine in wanting to help and support.
Written on Jan 14, 2026 after therapy with Emma for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Emma it so lovely to talk to she’s always there when I need her and it always helpful to help me and understand what I’m going through
Written on Dec 27, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She's amazing
Written on Dec 22, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Wish we started chatting ages ago
Written on Nov 26, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and anger management
She makes me feel understood! I love that she uses humor during session as well!
Written on Nov 02, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is understanding and not judgmental. She listens and and was very patient with me without being critical.
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
She helps me get out of my bpd episodes in the best way for me, she’s calm she matches my energy I love how calm she is just so far one of the best therapists I had
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
My sessions with Emma are empowering and educational. She's easy to talk to and our conversations flow effortlessly.
Written on Aug 01, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Emma was wonderful to work with
Written on Jul 16, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Emma is a great listener and great at remembering what you've told her. She's professional in a very laid back, come and chat kind of way. She cuts through all your bull and won't let you get away with bad behaviors without calling you or which is a problem I've had with other therapist. She's fantastic I'd recommend her to just about anyone.
Written on Jul 03, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s been doing a good job.
Written on May 26, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Emma is fantastic. She is easy to talk to and is able to pinpoint areas to work on. Her knowledge and expertise is shared in a way that does not leave you feeling judged or embarrassed. So grateful to have been paired with her in my time of need.
Written on May 25, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Emma is great! She listens thoroughly and calms my doubts and fears. She has great suggestions on how I can improve myself and my understanding my behavior and feelings better.
Written on Apr 24, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Emma is great. I have done 19 years of therapy in the past and it wasn’t easy to click with someone so fast. I understood it is her ability to listen and ask the right questions and to
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Emma is absolutely wonderful. I feel like I have made progress with setting obtainable goals with her help. She responds to my messages quickly and with understanding and helpfulness. Her personality fits with what I need, making it very comfortable for me to open up to her!
Written on Mar 19, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Emma was incredibly attentive and helpful, and even was able to message me outside of therapy sessions when she had the time, although we started off with a miscommunication (which is my own fault) we were able to resolve it pretty quickly. I hope to rejoin soon to continue my therapy steps
Written on Mar 16, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Emma is easy to talk to, understands my needs and is able to address them in the most approachable way
Written on Mar 12, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Emma is the first therapist it felt like actually listened and understood.
Written on Mar 10, 2025 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Love her!!! Best therapist ever
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Emma for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, adhd, and anger management
Emma is absolutely amazing and has done more for me than she will ever know!
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Emma for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
We are off to a great start, I have a more confident outlook on life while working with Emma!
Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
The best therapist I’ve ever had
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Emma for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
She is very understanding easy to work with
She has helped me a lot on my journey
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Emma for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Emma is very helpful and understanding. I feel like I can talk to her about anything without judgement. I appreciate how she asks the right questions and guides me in the right direction.
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Emma for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Emma is amazing… you feel like you have known her for years… so easy to talk to
Written on Feb 09, 2024 after therapy with Emma for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Emma is wonderful! She’s a great listener. Gives great feedback, asks solid questions and I feel comfortable talking to her about anything. I am feeling great, with Emma’s help. 10/10 recommend!
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Emma for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Great listening, non judgemental, informative feed back. Thankful for her ability to provide the above and just be a great support
Written on Dec 16, 2023 after therapy with Emma for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Emma is quite literally the best therapist I've ever had. She speaks to me like a caring friend and is always there to listen. She calls me out when I'm being crazy and supports me when I need it. I adore her and don't know how I could've handled the last half of this year without her. I am forever grateful.
Written on Nov 27, 2019 after therapy with Emma for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Emma has been so incredibly kind and helpful to me. She is the only person who I've met that has specialty in my specific type of trauma and has been working to help me overcome it.
Written on Oct 17, 2019 after therapy with Emma for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coaching
Emma provided me with a perspective that I had never had before. I highly recommend her assistance to any and all that may need help understanding their position in life.
Written on Oct 07, 2019 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
Emma has been very helpful and understanding to me. She has brought me out of my shell and back into life worth living again. I am so thankful that there are Emma's in this world.
Written on Jul 27, 2019 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Emma has been very supportive of everything I have talked to her about. She is there to listen to me and give amazing advice. I could not have a more amazing counselor.
Written on Jul 11, 2018 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, and self esteem
Emma is highly sensitive to my issues, has great suggestions for self-help and is walking me through the hardest time in my life. I can only imagine the waves of healing going out into the world thanks to her.
Written on Jul 05, 2018 after therapy with Emma for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, sleeping, and self esteem
She reads and responds very well to my messages. She is very nice.
Written on Jan 29, 2018 after therapy with Emma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, intimacy-related, sleeping, self esteem, and career
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