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Techniques I Use in Practice

Below are techniques I regularly work with and am formally trained in. We will work together to decide which approaches are the best fit for you, and when we will use them, so the change process is intentional and transformative.

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DEPTH HYPNOSIS

Helps you connect to your inner guidance, become more empowered, and heal wounds on a subconscious level. 

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INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS

Helps you understand and heal different parts of yourself, resolve inner conflicts, and you feel more integrated.

03

SOMATIC THERAPY

Focuses on how the nervous system and body store stress and trauma, supporting regulation and embodied change.

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SPIRITUAL COUNSELING

Provides an open-minded and respectful space to explore meaning, values, existential themes, and spiritual questions in a grounded and integrative way.

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AT-HOME NEUROFEEDBACK

A brain-based training approach that supports nervous system regulation and cognitive flexibility through real-time feedback.

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HOLISTIC WELLNESS COACHING

Supports personal growth, lifestyle change, and whole-person wellbeing outside a psychotherapy container.

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

A systemic approach that looks at how lifestyle factors, personal history, and body systems work together to create health or lack thereof.

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FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION

Explores how nutrition, digestion, and physiology influence mental and emotional health, while guiding actionable changes to support overall wellness.

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KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY

Combines prescription ketamine with psychotherapy, integration, and guided behavior change to support shifts in mood, perspective, and entrenched patterns.

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PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION

Supports the integration of past psychedelic experiences into everyday life through meaning-making, processing, trauma work, and actionable change.

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SHAMANIC COUNSELING

Draws from earth-based wisdom, dream work, guided journeys, and symbolic frameworks to support healing, insight, and a reconnection with inner resources.

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TRAUMA RELEASING EXERCISES

Guided somatic exercises to help you release tension and trauma through movement, while helping you ground more deeply into your body.

I use my integrative assessment process to match these approaches to your goals, needs, and preferences, which increases their effectiveness. 

Testimonial

"Emma is truly an exceptional practitioner. Trained as a therapist and multi-dimensional healer, Emma brings a unique blend of expertise to her practice, using her skills as a systems thinker to delve deeply into the root causes of her clients' health challenges. Emma doesn't just address symptoms; she works tirelessly to understand the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, guiding her clients towards lasting change. Her personalized and compassionate guidance empowers her clients to achieve wellness. I highly recommend Emma to anyone seeking comprehensive, transformative care."

-RACHEL ROSENKOETTER

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Pathways Forward

You can do whatever feels right to you next. Learn about the different techniques on their pages (linked above), learn more about my integrative approach and qualifications, or book a consultation.

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NPI Number: 1093354979

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