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Jessica Emerson

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About Me

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

Pronouns: She/her

You might be navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, a life transition, relationship challenges, questions about identity, or old patterns that no longer feel helpful. Maybe you’re in the sandwich generation, caring for your kids and your aging parents at once, with little space left over for your own needs. Whatever brought you here, you’re welcome.

My approach is relational, collaborative, and grounded in care. I draw from attachment-based and psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, emotionally focused therapy, a systems lens that looks at the bigger picture of your relationships and roles, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and practical tools that support healing and change.

Therapy with me 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, your body and mind need time, safety, and relationship to make sense of your story. I try to honor that pace without rushing you toward quick answers.

In individual therapy, we may explore how your past and present relationships, and the roles you carry, shape your sense of safety, belonging, self-worth, and connection. I use EMDR alongside talk therapy to help you process trauma and stuck experiences in your body and mind, not just talk about them. Together, we’ll notice your patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, while building more capacity for emotional regulation, self-understanding, and choice.

In couples therapy, I help you and your partner slow down the cycle you get caught in and listen for what is underneath the conflict. Connection is a deeply human need. When you 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. Therapy works best when trust is built over time, so we will move at a pace that feels supportive and manageable for you.

In our sessions, we may pay attention to your 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 you’re working with me 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, EMDR, Sex Therapy, 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), EMDR, 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-5:00 pm (Telehealth)
Tuesday
10:30 am-7:30 pm (Telehealth, In-Person - Georgetown)
Wednesday
8:30 am-5:00 pm (Telehealth)
Thursday
8:30 am-1:30 am, 3:00 pm-7:30 pm (Telehealth)
Friday
Off
Saturday
Off
Sunday
Off

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