COACHING & THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WHO GIVE A SHIT

Find your flow & grow into your best self

Let's be real - nobody prepared us for *gestures at everything.* But that doesn't mean you have to figure it out alone. I help you navigate the stuff that matters—career pivots, relationships, identity, and that constant pressure to have your shit together—so you can build a life that actually feels authentic to you.

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COACHING & THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WHO GIVE A SHIT

Find your flow & grow into your best self

Let's be real - nobody prepared us for *gestures at everything.* But that doesn't mean you have to figure it out alone. I help you navigate the stuff that matters—career pivots, relationships, identity, and that constant pressure to have your shit together—so you can build a life that actually feels authentic to you.

Let's Talk

COACHING & THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WHO GIVE A SHIT

Find your flow & grow into your best self

Let's be real - nobody prepared us for *gestures at everything.* But that doesn't mean you have to figure it out alone. I help you navigate the stuff that matters—career pivots, relationships, identity, and that constant pressure to have your shit together—so you can build a life that actually feels authentic to you.

Let's Talk
my-people

My people

You're smart. You're driven. And you're ready to get real about who you are and where you're going. (No toxic positivity here—just honest conversations and actual progress.)

I specialize in working with:

  • Tech professionals navigating career & identity

  • Queer & poly folks creating authentic relationships

  • Neurodivergent people designing lives that work for them

  • Anyone tired of fitting into boxes they've outgrown

Whether you're questioning your career path, exploring your identity, or rebuilding relationships on your own terms, I create space for you to figure out what actually works for you—not what everyone else thinks should work.

Coaching & Therapy

Coaching is forward-focused support for achieving specific goals and navigating life transitions.

Think of it as having a strategic partner who helps you clarify what you want and create an action plan to get there.

Vision & Action Planning - Turn abstract dreams into concrete steps and sustainable progress.

Accountability & Growth - Regular check-ins to keep you moving toward your goals with purpose.

Life Transitions - Navigate career pivots, relationship changes, and identity exploration with confidence.

Personal Development - Level up your communication, boundaries, and self-advocacy skills.

Relationship Development - Build stronger connections and learn to show up authentically in all your relationships.

Therapy is a structured space to understand yourself more deeply, process experiences, and develop healthier patterns.

It's clinical care focused on healing, growth, and improved mental health—whether you're dealing with anxiety, processing trauma, or working through relationship patterns.

Therapy is only available in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.

Evidence-Based Treatment - Using proven therapeutic approaches to address anxiety, depression, and trauma in a way that fits your life.

Complex Identity Work - A safe space to explore gender, sexuality, and intersecting identities with clinical support for gender-affirming care.

Relationship Pattern Work
- Understanding attachment styles, breaking unhealthy cycles, and building secure connections.


Trauma-Informed Care -
Processing past experiences and developing resilience through evidence-based trauma therapy.


Emotional Regulation - Learning practical skills to manage intense emotions and develop healthy coping strategies.


Crisis Management & Safety Planning - Developing personalized strategies for maintaining stability during difficult periods.

The work

I believe everyone deserves a life full of joy, connection, and a solid sense of self.

If you’re ready to dig deep and tackle the tough questions, I’m here to guide you through the hard stuff. Let’s figure out what motivates you, what stories have been holding you back, and what it means to be truly you.

We’ll work through the uncomfortable feelings, the doubts, and the unknowns—together. Because real growth doesn’t come from comfort zones, and I’m here to help you become the person you’re meant to be.

 

my-approach

My approach

I believe therapy and coaching work best when we cut through the noise and get real. Here's what that looks like:

Direct Feedback Without Shame - Think of it as getting advice from your smartest friend who actually has the clinical training to back it up. I'll tell you what I see, but I'll never make you feel small for struggling.

Identity-Affirming Care - Your queerness, neurodivergence, or polyamory isn't the problem to solve—it's part of who you are. We'll work within your values, not against them.

Evidence-Based But Human - I blend proven therapeutic techniques with real-world practicality. No cookie-cutter solutions or one-size-fits-all advice—just strategies that actually work for your life.

Collaboration Over Authority - You're the expert on your life; I'm the expert on growth and change. Together, we'll figure out what's holding you back and build a path forward that feels true to you.

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About me

Hey, I’m Emma. I've been helping people navigate life's messiest questions for over a decade, and I know that real change happens when you combine solid expertise with genuine connection. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, I bring both the professional chops and personal experience to help you transform your life.

My approach? Smart, honest, and direct—because I've been through the trenches of self-discovery and come out the other side. I know what it's like to ask, "Who am I, and what am I doing with my life?" not just as a therapist, but as someone who's done the work myself.

Whether through therapy or coaching, I combine clinical expertise with real-world experience to help you:

  • Build a life that aligns with your values
  • Foster stronger, more authentic relationships
  • Navigate career and identity transitions
  • Create meaningful change that lasts

My clinical training gives me the tools to help you heal and grow. My personal journey helps me understand yours.

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