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

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Seattle-based therapy for women to help you break free from self-doubt, anxiety, and depression.
Mindfulness-based therapy for women in Seattle and online.

Seattle & Washington State

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

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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 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.

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Virtual therapy and counseling for women with chronic illness and body image issues in Washington state.

Who Are You, Really?

You've locked away your unique personality and put your passions on hold for "later," to fit into a box you were never meant for. Whether chronic illness has altered your life or societal standards have warped your view of your body, these struggles are symptoms of a deeper issue: living an inauthentic life. It's time to break free from what’s holding you back, realign with your values, and reclaim the life you’ve been dreaming of.

Embrace Your Full Potential

'You’re here because you’re ready for change. You want to shed the "shoulds," embrace your true self, and live a life that feels genuine and fulfilling, even amidst the challenges of chronic pain or body dissatisfaction.

I will help you find mental freedom—to detach from the emotions, ideals, and standards that don’t align with your true self. 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. My work is about more than just offering validation, compassion, and a listening ear—those are important, but they're only the foundation. I help you explore new behaviors, perspectives, and ways of interacting with your inner world that bring real, lasting change. I bring creativity, energy, and an unshakable belief in your ability to grow.

The core of my work is guiding women to make meaningful changes in their lives by aligning their actions with their deepest values—even when it's hard. This might mean setting boundaries, asking for what you need, or finally putting yourself first in ways that might feel uncomfortable. But that’s where the freedom comes in: the freedom to know who you are, what you stand for, and how to honor yourself fully.

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

Click the button to learn more about my journey and how we can start yours.

Explore My Specializations

Counseling for women in Seattle, WA

Therapy for Women

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

Diagnosis-free counseling for women in Washington state for Body Acceptance.

Therapy for Body Acceptance

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

Chronic illness counseling for women in Washington state.

Therapy for Life-Disrupting Medical Conditions

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

I will give you tools to cope with everything that’s going on. But more importantly, I will help you create a rich and meaningful life, even if pain, illness, and big emotions are coming along for the ride.

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.

It’s Time to Feel…

  • Liberated

  • Resilient

  • At Peace

  • Aligned

  • Grounded

  • Empowered

  • Joy

My practice is 100% telehealth

This means you can do therapy from wherever you are!

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