Emma Agnew
she/her, they/them
About
Emma
Hi, I’m Emma. I became a therapist because I am passionate about supporting people as they ask important questions and deepen their understanding of themselves. I know it is vulnerable to seek therapy, and I feel honored to partner with clients as they grow, heal, and build lives that feel more true to who they are. My style is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I’ll listen closely, ask meaningful questions, and help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck while finding clear ways to move forward. I have particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, people experiencing sleep and mood challenges, healing from trauma, and navigating major life transitions.
Outside of work, I spend a lot of time with my family, my very large dog, and my cat. I enjoy reading and writing, and am usually reading multiple books at a time. I’m drawn to the small things that make life feel richer: good meals, deep conversation, a beautiful view, and time to slow down. I identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and come from a multi-cultural, immigrant family.
Emma
treats clients with
Physical Health
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Anger
Gender Identity
ADHD
Autism
Cultural or Racial Identity
Childhood Challenges
Trauma and PTSD
Sleep or Insomnia
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Sex/Intimacy
Stress
Anxiety
Bipolar
Depression
Communities
Emma
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Older Adults
Immigrants/Refugees
Approaches
Emma
can use
Narrative Therapy
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Emma
education and experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA
- Manager of Clinical Care, Two Chairs
- Former Clinical Teams Director, UC Berkeley Sleep and Mood Research Clinic
- Certified in Transdiagnostic Sleep & Circadian Intervention
- Advanced Practicum in Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Masters in Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley
- Bachelor of Psychology, cum laude, Colorado College
Emma
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