Emma Highland (She/her)

My Background and Approach

I have wide-ranging experience as a counselor from my time working in clinical and collegiate mental health settings while in grad school. My approach is grounded in Relational-Cultural Theory, exploring the impact of relationships and the influence of society, culture, power, and systemic inequities. I work with young adults and adults on a variety of topics and diagnoses, including: -Emotional regulation and understanding -Grief and loss -Religious trauma -Communication strategies and relational dynamics -ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health diagnoses I draw interventions from a mixture of other theories so we find the tools that most effectively integrate into your life. These include Acceptance and Commitment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Internal Family Systems Theory, and Dialectical Behavioral Theory. All this clinical jargon means is that when life throws curveballs, we can start working instead of starting over.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

Over the course of working together, we’ll find strategies that resonate with who you are and reflect your individuality. You are both the expert of your history and the author of your future; my role is to support and empower you as you write the next chapter. I'll bring in humor, emotional exploration, gentle challenging, and likely a few ADHD memory slips along the way. When I’m not working, I like to unwind by spending time with my 3-legged cat and velcro dog, listening to folk/indie/rock music, watching Dropout or british comedy/mystery shows, or recharging in nature. I look forward to connecting when you’re ready. Reach out to request a brief phone consultation or take the leap and schedule your first session!