Emily completed her undergraduate degree in social work at Utah State University and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in social work from Grand Canyon University. She felt a pull to social work because it allows her to walk alongside others as they navigate life’s difficulties and discover the peace and harmony that can come from doing the work to truly heal.
Emily has worked with diverse populations throughout her career from children to older adults. Her experience as a caretaker for individuals with chronic illness guided her desire to help others in similar situations. As she worked with children and adolescents in religious and educational settings, she discovered a love for helping young people see their potential.
Emily is excited to provide support to those working through anxiety, body image issues, depression, life changes, marital issues, chronic illness, perfectionism, spiritual/religious issues, and trauma. Using a variety of evidence-based techniques she will provide a safe environment where clients can discover and utilize the tools that work best for them to meet their goals.
I often take walks and find that it is a nice way to remove distractions. I believe deeply in the power of therapy, and through working on my own trauma, I have found healing in learning to accept who I am and where I am in life. By facing challenges and embracing hard conversations, I discovered a sense of true freedom, and desire to share this with others.
On a free weekend you can find me in the mountains with my family and a good book. I love spending time on the lake—especially in a kayak on a warm day. I am a big football fan thanks to my husband (Utes) and my son (Broncos).
"My approach to therapy starts with meeting clients where they are and creating space for them to explore where they want to go. I strive to provide a supportive and respectful environment, while offering an honest and upfront approach. Together, we will work to uncover the true cause of distress and foster a meaningful path toward healing and growth. 'Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you—all of the expectations, all of the beliefs—and becoming who you are.' - Rachel Naomi Remen, MD"
