Emily is an independently licensed psychotherapist practicing in Western Massachusetts. She works with people across the lifespan to help them explore patterns, gain deeper understanding into their lives and move towards desired changes.
She specializes in using play and art therapy to work with children and adolescents who are encountering emotional challenges at home, school and with identity formation. She also has a strong interest in working with adults seeking support with life transitions, parenting, relationships, anxiety and grief. She practices with a trauma focused lens where she recognizes the way past trauma can manifest both emotionally and physically. She welcomes using art therapy interventions with adults as desired.
She practices psychodynamic, trauma informed, relational psychotherapy. This means that she believes that people’s past experiences and relationships offer important insights into the present day. Her relational lens means that she views the therapeutic relationship as meaningful and foundational in developing self-agency, awareness, and trust.
Emily’s approach is collaborative, warm, and empathetic with a focus on ensuring that her clients feel understood. She knows that clients often come to therapy during a difficult time, and so she encourage clients to share at whatever pace feels most comfortable for them. I am committed to a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and anti-oppressive therapeutic space.
Emily’s Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree from Smith College means that she brings an understanding of children’s wide ranges of educational experiences. She values collaborating and working with the parents and guardians of her clients
Emily’s private practice is called Hillcrest Psychotherapy. Those interested in working Emily should please fill out the Become a Client form on this Contact Page.
