About Therapy
Therapy with me may be a little different from what you have experienced before. I take you on a journey deep into your inner world in order to access your own inner wisdom and heal.
Many of my sessions are conducted using non-ordinary states of consciousness, including depth hypnosis, shamanic journeying, or a meditation-like process called IFS (also known as "Parts Work".)
Through these methods, you can learn to love yourself more deeply, become more conscious and self-aware, gain insight into deeply held patterns, and heal the wounds underlying the symptoms that are bringing you into therapy.
Many of My Clients Are Experiencing The Following...
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ANXIETY & SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES
Feeling worried, on edge, never able to relax, secretly insecure, or worried no one likes them
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TRAUMATIC PASTS
Feeling unable to break free from past hurts and burdens and stuck in patterns that aren't serving them
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EMOTIONAL OVERWHELM
Unsure how to stay centered and manage their emotions and may identify as "highly sensitive"
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SPIRITUALLY SEEKING
Are spiritually curious and intuitively "know" that spirituality can be an integral part of their healing process, but aren't sure how to use it to heal just yet
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EXPLORING THEIR PATH
Unsure who they are and what they want to do with their lives. Wanting to get to know themselves better so they can choose a life path that feels rewarding to them
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RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
Craving deeper connections, but always chasing the wrong people, getting stuck in unhelpful patterns, or unable to create meaningful relationships
The psychotherapy field is headed in a new direction. It's going deeper than talk therapy alone (even if the Midwest is lagging a bit behind on this!) That's why I like to do things a little differently.
My Approach
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EXPERIENTIAL
Go on a dynamic, visual, imaginative, and exciting trip through your inner world to heal your psyche
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MINDFUL
I help you become more a more conscious human being, feel safe in your body, and enjoy life in the present moment
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TRAUMA-SENSITIVE
My practice is trauma-informed and the methods I use are helpful for healing developmental, shock, and attachment trauma
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TRANSPERSONAL
Experience yourself as a spiritual being inextricably connected with all of life, and connect to a sense of wonder, awe, and guidance
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HOLISTIC
Experience therapy as a way to harmonize your mind, body, emotions, and spirit
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HUMANIZING
I don’t define you by a diagnosis. I see you as a human first, and your symptoms as clues to deeper pain that we work towards healing
Techniques I Use
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Internal Family Systems: Get to know, love, heal, and integrate every part of yourself. **I am level 3 trained in this method. Read more here.
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Depth Hypnosis: Experience a spiritual approach that works within your own personal worldview. Explore your inner world to connect to guidance and experience profound healing using an altered state of consciousness. This includes regressions and dream work. **I have studied Depth Hypnosis and it is a core part of my practice. Learn more here.
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Shamanic Counseling: Learn how to tap into inner guidance and the earth's wisdom to help you heal. **I am a certified Applied Shamanic Counselor.
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Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: Become more present, aware, relaxed, and loving towards your emotions. **I worked at a mindfulness center in Thailand for 18 months.
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The Enneagram: Learn your main personality type, its strengths, its challenges, and heal your deepest wounds. **Learn more here.
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TRE (Trauma/Tension Releasing Exercises): Literally "shake off" stress and tension. **I am a certified TRE provider. Learn more here.
What I Love To Help You Do
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Incorporate spirituality into the healing process, whatever that means for you
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Befriend your emotions and learn how to understand the messages they are sending you
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Learn to love yourself, and use this loving presence to transform even your darkest parts into something beautiful
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End the inner war and feel more at home inside your own mind
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Heal from old trauma and become the person you want to be
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Tap into your inner wisdom and use this to guide your healing process
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Learn how to access wisdom and guidance so you can become your own healer and move through life with more ease… both now, and long after therapy is over
TESTIMONIALS FOR WORKING WITH EMMA
“With Emma, you can go on a lovely trip inwards if you want to heal your inner world in a professional, safe, and personal setting and place. I think she’s a lovely person, she’s so supportive, creative and grounded, a great listener, knows what she’s doing and willing to help you the best she can.”
-Past Client
Investment
Fee per 65-minute session: $175
Fees, Session Length, and Session Frequency
Therapy is an investment in yourself and your future. The current rate for a 65-minute session for all new clients is $175. The one-time intake session is 90 minutes and $240. My sessions are longer than the standard 50-minute sessions to make sure we have enough time to do deep work together. Please anticipate starting therapy on a weekly basis. This is necessary in order to establish our relationship and engage in deep work. Research shows that it takes an average of 10 sessions before you start to really feel comfortable with your therapist, and I want you to have the best outcomes. After a while, you can reduce session frequency or stop therapy once most of your goals have been met.
Session Availability
My hours are 9 am to 2:30 pm on Monday through Friday (the last session starts at 1:30 pm). I do not work evenings or weekends. I offer in-person sessions Monday through Wednesday and work virtually on Thursday and Friday. I do my best to accommodate your preferences and assign you your preferred spot as I am able.
Insurance
I do not accept insurance directly. Many of my clients choose not to use insurance for sessions because they prefer my alternative and transpersonal approach and/or they do not want their mental health information on their medical record. Fair warning, a diagnosis can follow you and may impact your ability to access affordable insurance premiums and may impact your ability to obtain some jobs. Many insurance companies also request copies of your case notes, which in my personal opinion (and the opinion of many of my clients) should be kept private.
However, if you have out-of-network benefits, you may be able to submit a superbill (which is a medical receipt that I generate for you) to your insurance company. Your insurance company then reimburses you in part or in full, directly. They may require you to have a diagnosis on your file, but they won't see your case notes. Learn more about OON therapy here: https://www.alternativetherapystl.com/post/understanding-out-of-network-therapy-and-insurance
Consistency Policy
I offer therapy sessions on a consistent basis, at the same time and day, on a regular frequency that we mutually agree upon. This is a good fit for people who can reliably set aside a regular time, and many people love this consistent schedule. The expectation is that we both keep the agreed-upon time regularly unless the session is canceled well in advance (30+ days), or rescheduled for the same week within a certain timeframe. The general rule of thumb with appointments is to set it, keep it, plan for it, and think ahead. I plan the rest of my life tasks (such as my own appointments, meetings, phone calls, etc.) around our session time, so please know that I will show you the same courtesy. The specific parameters of my cancellation policy are available in my paperwork. I'm happy to discuss any questions about this during our consult.
TESTIMONIAL
“This review is for my experience with “Inner Harmony”, a six week course in IFS, as well as a private IFS session with Emma: Firstly, it seems to me that Emma clearly shares her practice from a place of personal results and healing. The tools and concepts that she shares are shared with an intimate understanding that tells me that she utilizes them regularly. Maybe more importantly, this tells me that she believes fully in what she is sharing.
Secondly, IFS as a practice seems to me to hold infinite healing/therapeutic potential. The framework that IFS provides to explore the mind is simple to navigate and, if one is willing, powerful to behold. I enjoy seeing the world through the lens of IFS on occasion.
Lastly, with the help of Emma, I am successfully navigating these challenging times of Covid-19. In this time, I have experienced doubts and fears and anxieties. Emma, through the lens of IFS, has assisted my process of healing some of the roots of these emotions so that I may live life with more clarity. Thank you, Emma.”
-SAMUEL WYANT