Hafa Adai!
Hello! My name is Emily (she/they) and I am a queer, neurodivergent & disabled, Chamorro & white woman. I'm an LPC candidate working at the Oklahoma Sex & Relationship Institute in Edmond, OK. I received my master's degree in counseling in 2023 and am working towards becoming a licensed professional counselor and certified sex therapist. My bachelor's is in human development and family science from the University of North Texas. I've been working with clients for a handful of years, and I have found my passion lies in helping folks stand in their authenticity by building trust and confidence in their relationships with themselves and others.
Counseling with Emily
I am a survivor who knows how difficult it can be to find a therapist who feels safe when you've been hurt before. I have a deep understanding of the harm that can come from the power imbalance between clients and their providers, and I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can exist authentically without fear of judgement. Clients of all backgrounds and walks of life are welcome in my office. My practice is trauma-informed, BIPOC-friendly, inclusive of disabilities, neurodivergence-affirming, kink-aware, nonmonogamy-friendly, and sex-worker allied. I invite my clients to be as comfortable as possible while in my office - feel free to kick off your shoes, bring a blanket or a stuffed animal! Cursing is always allowed in my office and no topic is off limits. You're welcome to be you.
I believe everyone – regardless of circumstance – deserves to have fulfilling relationships and experience life to the fullest, and I believe that access to safe and affirming healthcare should be a right and not a privilege. The aim of my practice is to make mental health care accessible to those who have faced barriers seeking help in the past.
My approach to therapy is flexible, human, and transparent. I use a non-pathologizing lens that focuses on strengths, rather than deficits, and considers the intersections of your identity and your unique experience. I aim to create balance in the therapeutic space through empathetic listening, psychoeducation, and guiding clients to stand proud in their authenticity and own their truth. Life is fucking hard sometimes! My hope is help you to better support yourself in times of need and feel more confident in your True Self.
"Everybody asks why I started at the end and working back to the beginning. The reason is simple: I couldn't understand the beginning until I had reached the end."
- Astrid Magnussen, White Oleander written by Janet Fitch
