Hey, I’m Emerson

I’m a therapist who sees your inner wisdom and helps you connect to it, so you can grow and build a life that truly feels like yours.

  • Gender Outlaws

    Saturdays 3-4:30 PM

    Willow Therapeutic PLLC La Grange

    A weekly space for trans joy, care, and community.

  • LGBTQ+ Teen Group

    Wednesdays 6-7 PM

    Virtual/Remote

    Build community, explore identity & values, and learn new skills.

Stop feeling stuck in old patterns like people-pleasing, burnout, or self-doubt, and start feeling more at home with yourself. Together, we’ll clear out the shame and noise so you can build a life that truly feels like yours.

Services & Payment

In person and telehealth therapy in Illinois

  • Insurance

    BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO

    Self-Pay

    $125.00 per session

  • Gender Outlaws | Sign Up

    Gender affirming group therapy focused on empowerment, community, self care, resilience, and cultivating trans joy. Group open to folks (18+) that identify as trans/nonbinary/GNC/two spirit. No allies at this time.

    Payment: BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO; self-pay ($35/session); sliding scale available

    Group Meets: Saturdays 3 - 4:30 PM

    Age: 18+

    Location: La Grange

    Register: Sign Up

    LGBTQ+ Teens | Sign Up

    Therapy group for queer teens (14-17) to build community, explore identity and values, and learn new skills

    Payment: BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO; self-pay ($35/session); sliding scale available

    Group Meets: Wednesday evenings

    Age: 14-17

    Location: Remote/Online

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  • Cancellations 24 hours or more before appointment

    $0

    Cancellations less than 24 hours without rescheduling for the same week

    $60.00

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Biography

You might be feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or carrying loneliness, guilt, or shame in your relationships. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck—trying to navigate anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, codependency, perfectionism, masking, and/or burnout. These struggles are common, especially for those who’ve experienced emotionally immature families, chronic illness, neurodivergence, major transitions, and/or trauma.

I believe therapy works best when we’ve built a foundation of trust and safety—where things can come up naturally, when you feel ready. You are the expert on your own experience; my role is to walk alongside you, not to judge or analyze. 

My approach is primarily relational and existential. Relational therapy focuses on how past and present relationships shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In session, we might even explore the dynamic between us as a way to understand your patterns in a safe and supportive space. Existential therapy, on the other hand, centers around meaning-making—helping you cultivate self-awareness, make choices aligned with your values, and discover your own sense of purpose. Basically, finding your unique reason for living and healing. I also incorporate elements of person-centered therapy, DBT, and sandplay when helpful, always collaborating with you to find what feels most supportive.

I work with young and new adults, LGBTQ+ folks (13+), parents of queer or trans kids, neurodivergent individuals, caregivers, and people living with chronic illness or disability. My clients often want to explore who they are beneath the pressure to perform, please, or push through. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can untangle what’s painful or shameful from who you truly are—so you can begin to trust your needs, make authentic choices, and build a life that feels true to you.

If that sounds like the support you're seeking, reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Let’s see if we’re a good fit to begin your healing journey.

I help people experiencing…

anxiety, depression, burnout

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people-pleasing, codependency, perfectionism

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challenges related to neurodivergence and masking

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family and relationship struggles

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anxiety, depression, burnout 〰️ people-pleasing, codependency, perfectionism 〰️ challenges related to neurodivergence and masking 〰️ family and relationship struggles 〰️

1 | Identify Type

Individual? Relationship? Family? Group? Use the services section to figure out which fits your needs.

2 | Consultation

Use the form or our scheduling tool to get a free, 15 minute consultation on the books with me.

3 | Start

If we’re a good fit, then we’ll complete administrative stuff and schedule your first appointment.

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