Anxiety, depression counseling for women in seattle and washington state
Seattle-based therapy for women to help you break free from self-doubt, anxiety, and depression.

Break Free from “Shoulds” and Live On Your Own Terms

Mindfulness-based therapy for women in Seattle and online.

Therapy for Women Ready to Say Goodbye to Limitations and Live the Life They Want

Seattle & Washington State

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I provide online therapy for women in WA state

Therapy for Women in Seattle & Washington State

Build an empowered, liberated life rooted in joy, purpose, and authenticity

Therapy for Women Seeking Body Acceptance & Neutrality

Let go of your struggle with your appearance and make peace with your body and food

Therapy for Women With Life-Disrupting Medical Conditions & Chronic Illness

Find hope, happiness, and meaning with chronic pain and illness

Boost your self-confidence and relieve stress with counseling for women.
Virtual therapy and counseling for women with chronic illness and body image issues in Washington state.

Are You Stuck in a Life That Isn’t Yours?

Life often hands us a script written by someone else—society’s expectations, cultural norms, and the pressure to fit into a mold. For many women, this script involves playing small, keeping quiet, and conforming to roles that feel far from our true selves. It’s like being cast in a play where the lines don’t fit, and the role isn’t ours to begin with.

You might also feel the weight of chronic pain or illness making it difficult to pursue what you love. Or perhaps you’re battling with body dissatisfaction and societal beauty standards that leave you feeling disconnected from your own reflection.

The pressure to do more, have more, be more—it’s suffocating, isn’t it?

But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be this way.

Therapy for Modern Women in Seattle and Washington State

You’re ready for change. You want to shed the "shoulds," embrace your true self, and live a life that feels genuine and fulfilling.

I’ll guide you to weave resilience and peace into the fabric of your being, helping you navigate through physical discomfort, societal pressures, and self-criticism. This is a space for you to explore, heal, and thrive.

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

Hi, I’m Emily

Your unstuffy, not-very-clinical therapist, ready to help you ignite real change.

I take a progressive, heart-centered approach to healing. While validation and compassion are important, my work goes deeper -I help you explore new behaviors, perspectives, and ways of interacting with your inner and outer worlds that create lasting transformation.

The core of my work is guiding women to align their actions with their deepest values—even when it's hard. You’ll learn how to set boundaries, asking for what you need, and put yourself first. That’s where the freedom comes in: the freedom to know who you are, what you stand for, and how to honor yourself fully.

Learn more about my journey and how we can start yours.

Through this process, you’ll learn to choose yourself, trust your journey, and find a deeper place of joy, wisdom, and freedom.

HAES counseling for women in Seattle, WA.

In therapy, you’ll learn practical skills you can use in your daily life to:

  • Manage pain and discomfort of all kinds—physical, emotional, spiritual, etc.

  • Live more skillfully and find joy despite the profound changes in your life.

  • Gain presence of mind and strong relationships—including your relationship with yourself.

  • Create a massive shift in how you see, talk about, and treat your body.

  • Find meaning in your situation so you can learn and grow from it.

  • Do the things that matter to you even when it's hard.

Therapy for Modern Women

Click below to take the first step toward a life that feels like you.

My practice is 100% telehealth

This means you can do therapy from wherever you are!

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