A LITTLE BIT ABOUT EMILY

I believe that our relationships shape so much of how we experience ourselves and the world around us. I work with individuals, couples, and families to better understand the patterns that can leave us feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck—and to create new ways of relating that foster greater safety, connection, and closeness. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals and relationships navigating ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Learning Disabilities.

My approach is warm, curious, and collaborative. I strive to create a space where you can feel understood while exploring the emotions, experiences, and relationship patterns that may be getting in the way of the connection you want with yourself and the people who matter most.

Why I am pursuing a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist

My path to becoming a therapist began with my own journey toward healing. Growing up with a parent who was severely mentally ill eventually helped me understand how our attachment history shapes the truths from which we operate, our beliefs about ourselves, and the patterns in our relationships. I also understand our adaptive and highly creative capacity to find tools to protect and defend from harm, and I have learned that those same tools can cause us pain and keep us isolated. What I offer my clients is a warm, unconditional acceptance. I work collaboratively, honoring each client's lived experience to identify and leverage strengths toward their stated goals.

I am aware that my journey, while not without obstacles, was paved by privilege and access. I recognize that aspects of my social location have benefited me at the expense of others through institutional oppression. I believe that every person is unique and multifaceted. I believe mental health is shaped by our families, traditions, culture, and intersecting identities. As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and culturally humble therapist, I won't make assumptions about my client's experience. I recognize that my clients are the experts on their own lives, and my job is to learn and unlearn continuously so that my clients feel safe, seen, heard, and deeply understood in our work together.

Outside of the therapy room, I love traveling and enjoying the Colorado outdoors. You can often find me skiing or hiking with my husband of 16 years, our two children, and our dog, Luna.

Credentials

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy - Northwestern University, Evanston, IL  

Master of Business Administration - University of Denver, Denver, CO

Bachelor of Arts - University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Previous Experience

Knippenberg, Patterson, Langley & Associates - Denver, CO - I provided strengths-based, systemic therapy for neurodivergent children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, while collaborating closely with caregivers and schools to foster meaningful, lasting growth

Professional Affiliations

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - Member

Random ‘fun facts’ about me!

Best Goal: Making more friends as an adult.

Best Habit: I am a champion water drinker.

Best Reason to be Happy: I woke up today; the alternative is pretty bleak ;)

Best Legal Route to Joy: Coffee in the morning on the porch swing.

Best Flaw: Getting up WAY too early.

Best Accomplishment: Sobriety.

Best Motto: Change comes by deciding what no longer serves you and having the courage to let it go.

Best Under-Appreciated Skill: Noticing what is not being said.

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