Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Trauma Professional
Grief and Trauma Therapist for Children and Teens
I’m Emma, and I partner with parents who are carrying worry in their hearts.
I specialize in working exclusively with children and teens who are navigating emotional overwhelm, trauma, or developmental transitions. As a child and teen therapist, I hold a steady space where your child can feel safe, heard, and free to start healing. And yes—I include you, the parent, in this work because we heal better together.
From our first call through every session, I bring warmth, empathy, and clarity. We explore your child’s world through play, art, narrative, and somatic activities so they can express what words can’t yet say. While your child builds regulation, connection, and inner strength, you’ll learn how to support them, rebuild trust, and create a calmer home environment. No blame. No shame. Just practical, kind understanding.
It might feel like this struggle is defining your family right now. But it does not have to stay this way. Healing is possible, even when trauma has shaken the foundations of trust and safety. My goal is to help your child reclaim joy, rediscover resilience, and learn to face each day with more calm and confidence. And I’m here to walk that path with your family.
You’ve watched the mood swings, the withdrawal, or the sudden outbursts. You’ve been there when they’ve come home shut tight or stormed off in tears. You may be exhausted, worried, and wondering if this is the new normal.
You are not alone.
I integrate evidence-based modalities that support children, teens, and families after trauma: child-centered, attachment-based play therapy, therapeutic expressive arts, cognitive therapies, and polyvagal-informed somatic interventions. Sessions are child-centered, strengths-based, and gently paced to honor each young person’s natural rhythm. Every parent is treated as a partner—not an afterthought.
Master of Forensic Psychology
Zones of Regulation
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Family Systems
Aggression Replacement Training
Acute Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex PTSD
Grief and Loss
Trauma Professional
Your child’s struggles may feel overwhelming right now, and you may be carrying fear, sadness, or frustration as you watch them hurt. I want you to know that I understand how heavy this can feel. My work is rooted in helping children and teens who have experienced trauma, stress, or emotional overwhelm find safety, steadiness, and connection again. I use child-centered and attachment-based play therapy, expressive arts, cognitive therapies, and polyvagal-informed somatic approaches to help your child make sense of their feelings in ways that are developmentally right for them.
Therapy with me is gentle, relational, and grounded in trust. Your child will have space to explore their inner world through play, creativity, movement, and story—all powerful tools for healing when big emotions feel too hard to put into words. I follow their pace, honor their nervous system, and create a space where they can feel safe enough to open up, try new coping skills, and slowly rebuild their sense of self.
But I also know that helping a child heal means supporting the entire family. I work closely with parents so you can understand what’s happening beneath the behaviors, respond with confidence, and feel more connected to your child. There is no judgment here. You are doing your best, and you deserve support just as much as your child does. Together, we will help your child feel more regulated, grounded, and understood while restoring peace and hope within your home.
You and your child do not have to walk through this alone. Healing is possible, even when things feel tangled or uncertain. I will walk alongside your family with compassion, clarity, and unwavering support as your child discovers what safety, confidence, and resilience can feel like again.
When your child or your teen is struggling, the worry can settle deep in your chest and make everything feel heavier. Parents often feel unsure about what is happening beneath the surface, and that confusion can create even more stress. I want you to feel supported, included, and never judged as we walk through this process together. I hold your child or your teen’s privacy with great care so they feel safe in therapy. Even without sharing specific details, I can help you understand emotional themes, nervous system responses, and the patterns that may be shaping their behavior. Together, we begin building steadier moments at home that bring comfort to both you and your child or your teen.
Parents deserve just as much support as the child in the room. I offer guidance that helps you feel more confident during emotional moments, and I teach practical tools that feel doable rather than overwhelming. Our conversations focus on strengthening connection and helping you respond with steadiness when big feelings rise. I can also assist you in navigating school concerns and communicating your child or your teen’s needs with clarity and confidence. You do not have to do this alone. A caring partnership begins here as we create a path that brings more hope, safety, and healing to your family.
