If you wake up most days feeling weighed down by persistent sadness, fatigue, or the dull ache of depression, Emily offers a safe, compassionate space to be fully yourself. She specializes in supporting women whose lives are shaped by chronic depression, dysthymia, and the daily challenges of living with a body or mind that won’t cooperate. Emily also has a special interest in working with highly sensitive women, who often feel easily overwhelmed by stress and emotion, and long for a space where their sensitivity is treated as a strength rather than a burden. Her clients often say her greatest gift is her ability to listen deeply, creating a sense of being genuinely heard and accepted.
In her work, Emily combines evidence-based strategies with gentle faith integration, if desired, helping clients develop tools to manage symptoms and balance life, work, and relationships while staying connected to what gives them hope. Her approach is gentle, unhurried, and deeply respectful—offering a space where you can finally let down your guard and speak the truth about how hard things have been. Emily will help you make sense of your experience without shame or judgement. She is passionate about helping women find the strength to thrive exactly where they are, no matter what obstacles they’re facing.
As a Christian counselor, Emily is gifted in her ability to comfortably and naturally incorporate faith into sessions. Her approach is collaborative, offering a refuge from judgment or pressure to be “fixed.” She understands that many women have heard harmful messages—like depression is simply a lack of faith—and she is committed to gently dismantling that misconception, affirming that mental health struggles do not reflect spiritual failure. Whether you’re seeking a clearer sense of identity, a renewed connection to God, or simply a place to talk honestly about the weight you carry, Emily is committed to walking alongside you with compassion and steadfast support.
If you wake up most days feeling weighed down by persistent sadness, fatigue, or the dull ache of depression, Emily offers a safe, compassionate space to be fully yourself. She specializes in supporting women whose lives are shaped by chronic depression, dysthymia, and the daily challenges of living with a body or mind that won’t cooperate. Emily also has a special interest in working with highly sensitive women, who often feel easily overwhelmed by stress and emotion, and long for a space where their sensitivity is treated as a strength rather than a burden. Her clients often say her greatest gift is her ability to listen deeply, creating a sense of being genuinely heard and accepted.
In her work, Emily combines evidence-based strategies with gentle faith integration, if desired, helping clients develop tools to manage symptoms and balance life, work, and relationships while staying connected to what gives them hope. Her approach is gentle, unhurried, and deeply respectful—offering a space where you can finally let down your guard and speak the truth about how hard things have been. Emily will help you make sense of your experience without shame or judgement. She is passionate about helping women find the strength to thrive exactly where they are, no matter what obstacles they’re facing.
As a Christian counselor, Emily is gifted in her ability to comfortably and naturally incorporate faith into sessions. Her approach is collaborative, offering a refuge from judgment or pressure to be “fixed.” She understands that many women have heard harmful messages—like depression is simply a lack of faith—and she is committed to gently dismantling that misconception, affirming that mental health struggles do not reflect spiritual failure. Whether you’re seeking a clearer sense of identity, a renewed connection to God, or simply a place to talk honestly about the weight you carry, Emily is committed to walking alongside you with compassion and steadfast support.
Women 21+
Christian Women
Highly Sensitive Women
Depression
Anxiety
Relational Conflict
Stress
Burnout
Overwhelm
Spiritual Growth & Healing
Chronic Illness
CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
MI Motivational Interviewing
SFBT Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Biblical Christian Counseling
$125/hr
6891 N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85704
Telehealth for Clients Physically Located in AZ or TX
Monday Mornings
LPC-16730 AZ Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC-90483 TX Licensed Professional Counselor
MPC Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
BA Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
License in Texas
Emily has a heart for Christian women who want to integrate their faith into the healing process. She understands the unique pressures many women face in faith communities—expectations to stay strong, keep serving, and hide their struggles behind a polite smile. In her sessions, you won’t find shame or spiritual clichés. Instead, Emily offers a safe place to explore your questions, doubts, and longings honestly. She gently weaves biblical encouragement and prayer (if desired) into counseling, helping you rediscover that your worth is not measured by your productivity or your mood. For Emily, faith isn’t a bandage—it’s a source of hope.
She also has a heart for highly sensitive women, who often feel misunderstood or criticized for caring so deeply and feeling so much. Emily creates a safe place to explore your emotions and learn skills for regulating overwhelm while still honoring your sensitivity as a God-given strength. Her sessions blend evidence-based tools—like Cognitive Behavioral strategies and mindfulness—with spiritual reflection and faith-based encouragement for clients who desire it.
When you’re living with depression or dysthymia, even small tasks can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to start believing you’ll always feel this way. Emily creates a safe, gentle space where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay. She helps women explore the layers of sadness, hopelessness, and self-criticism that often accompany chronic depression, using evidence-based tools and practical strategies to create small, sustainable shifts. Her approach is steady and compassionate, offering both validation and encouragement as you begin to rediscover hope. If you wish, Emily can also integrate faith-based support and Scripture to remind you that your worth isn’t defined by your mood and that God’s grace meets you in the low places. For those who have been told their depression is simply a lack of faith, Emily offers a different message: that you are loved, worthy, and not defined by your struggles. She will walk with you as you begin to rebuild hope, explore healthier thought patterns, and discover small steps toward a life that feels lighter, more authentic, and more connected to what matters most. You don’t have to carry this alone—healing often begins with being heard.
If anxiety has become the background hum in your mind—fueling overthinking, restlessness, or the sense that something is always about to go wrong—Emily offers a space to slow down and breathe. She helps women untangle the thoughts and patterns that feed anxiety, using gentle Cognitive Behavioral techniques, mindfulness skills, and faith-based reflection to build emotional resilience. Whether your anxiety is tied to chronic illness, life transitions, or simply the weight of trying to do everything perfectly, Emily will walk with you step by step. For women who desire it, she integrates Scripture, prayer, and spiritual encouragement to remind you that God is near and you don’t have to face anxiety alone.
Sometimes the hardest pain comes from the people closest to us. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by tension with a friend, parent, adult child, or someone in your faith community, Emily offers a steady place to process your feelings about relational conflict without judgment. She helps women explore how relational patterns and personal boundaries may be contributing to conflict and teaches practical skills for communicating more honestly and calmly. Whether you need help clarifying your own needs, deciding what’s yours to carry, or navigating forgiveness, Emily will support you in finding a path that honors both your values and your emotional well-being. If you’d like, she can also incorporate biblical wisdom and prayer to help you approach relational challenges with grace and courage.