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Jessica Emerson

LMHC-A License Pending

About Me

Now offering therapy in person in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood and by telehealth.

Pronouns: She/her

I work with individuals and couples navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity, and old patterns that no longer feel helpful.

My approach is relational, collaborative, and grounded in care. I draw from attachment-based and psychodynamic therapy, emotionally focused therapy, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and practical tools that support healing and change.

I believe therapy is not about fixing what is “wrong” with you. It is about making space to understand what you have carried, how you learned to survive, and what may be ready to shift. Healing does not usually happen all at once. Often, our bodies and minds need time, safety, and relationship to make sense of our story. I try to honor that pace without rushing toward quick answers.

In individual therapy, we may explore how your past and present relationships shape your sense of safety, belonging, self-worth, and connection. Together, we can notice patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, while building more capacity for emotional regulation, self-understanding, and choice.

In couples therapy, I help partners slow down the cycle they get caught in and listen for what is underneath the conflict. I see connection as a deeply human need. When partners feel stuck, there is often a longing to feel safe, understood, reached for, and loved. Our work is not about blame or deciding who is right. It is about understanding what happens between you when connection feels threatened, and finding new ways to reach, respond, repair, and feel more secure together.

What You Can Expect

You can expect a steady, non-judgmental space where your story is met with curiosity and care. I believe therapy works best when trust is built over time, so we will move at a pace that feels supportive and manageable.

In our sessions, we may pay attention to thoughts, emotions, body sensations, relationship patterns, and the places where you feel stuck or overwhelmed. Our work can be reflective, practical, emotional, and relational.

Whether I am working with you as an individual or as a couple, my hope is to create space for more honesty, understanding, connection, and a deeper sense of yourself.

Member Details
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
Practice Areas

Individuals, Couples, Families

Focus Areas

Anxiety, Attachment, Depression, Grief and Loss, Identity, LGBTQIA, Life Transitions, Parenting, Older Adult/Elder Concerns, Trauma, Relational Conflict, Women’s Issues, and more! 

 

Treatment Approaches

Integrative Approach, Relational Psychodynamic, Therapy, Attachment-Based Work, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Strengths-Based Approaches, Somatic Awareness, Mindfulness, Narrative Practices, Anti-Oppressive and Culturally Responsive Care

Age Groups
Young Adults, Adults, Elders
Location
Telehealth and In-Person (Georgetown Neighborhood)
Credentials

MA in Counseling Psychology – Relational Psychodynamic Emphasis, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

In-Network Insurance
Premera Plans (Including BCBS plans) and Private Pay ($165/hour)

Weekly Schedule

Days

Hours

Monday
8:30 am-11:30 am, 12:30pm-2:30pm, 4:00pm-6:00pm (Telehealth)
Tuesday
8:30 am-11:30 am, 12:30pm-2:30pm, 4:00pm-6:00pm (Telehealth, In-Person - Georgetown)
Wednesday
8:30 am-11:30 am, 12:30pm-2:30pm, 4:00pm-6:00pm (Telehealth)
Thursday
8:30 am-11:30 am, 12:30pm-2:30pm, 4:00pm-6:00pm (Telehealth)
Friday
Off
Saturday
Off
Sunday
Off

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