Hi! I’m Emma. As a therapist, I aspire to create a space that is calm and centered, even when life feels overwhelming. I will utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, grounding exercises, and psychoeducation to create an approach that is tailored to your individual needs. I hope that even if we are dealing with difficult issues, I can be someone that you look forward to talking to.

I am passionate about providing mental health services to adolescents and young adults. I will bring to our sessions knowledge about anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, eating disorders, dissociation (including dissociative identity disorder), and other mental health issues. Additionally, I am an innately curious person, so if there is a topic you want to discuss that I am not experienced in, I will happily complete research so that we can navigate it together.

I graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Psychology and Social Relations & Policy and then received a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. During my undergraduate education, I had the opportunity to volunteer at a variety of mental health-related centers. I volunteered at the MSU Center for Survivors, where I provided crisis intervention via hotline services to survivors of sexual assault. Additionally, I was a medical advocate, which involved providing support to survivors during SANE exams. I also volunteered with the Senior Ambassadors Program, where I met weekly with a senior in the East Lansing community in order to reduce loneliness and foster inter-generational relationships. Finally, I was a Research Assistant in the Klump Lab where I helped run assessments for research on eating disorders. All of these experiences helped me gain the skills and knowledge that I need to provide support to individuals seeking therapy.

When I’m not at Connally Counseling, I love to knit, check independent bookstores off of my bucket list, binge watch every documentary that Netflix suggests, and spend time with loved ones.