Hi, I’m Emma (she/they). I’m a trauma-informed therapist based in Texas, and I work with adults who are tired of pretending everything’s fine when it’s really not.

Many of my clients have complicated relationships with their parents and often find themselves stuck in people-pleasing patterns that leave them overwhelmed, resentful, or unsure of who they really are. If that’s you, you’re not alone. I know how disorienting it can be to show up for everyone else but feel like you’ve lost touch with yourself in the process.

Before becoming a therapist, I studied developmental psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, where I focused on childhood trauma and attachment theory. That work lit a fire in me—to help people understand how their early experiences shaped them, and how they can begin to heal.

In our work together, I’ll often bring in the lens of interpersonal neurobiology—which is a fancy way of saying I care about how relationships shape our brains, our nervous systems, and how we move through the world. You don’t need to know the science, but if you’re the kind of person who likes to understand why you do what you do, I’ll happily explain it in down-to-earth, less fancy terms. Therapy doesn’t have to be mysterious.

I’m also trained in EMDR therapy, a powerful approach for working with painful memories or patterns that feel stuck in your body. EMDR helps the nervous system shift out of survival mode—so you can feel less reactive, more grounded, and more in control of your own story.

Outside the therapy room, I’m a lifelong fantasy nerd. I grew up on video games, tabletop RPGs, and epic novels. These days, you’ll probably find me at a renaissance faire, curled with my cat and a book, or gaming on my PC. I also practice yoga—although now when I stretch, it sounds like popcorn popping in a quiet room.

If you're looking for a therapist who will take you seriously without being too serious all the time, I might be a good fit. I bring humor, warmth, and zero judgment to this work. You don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to be willing to begin.