About Emily
I am so happy you are here. Making changes and charting new territory can be scary, but you’ve already started your path to letting go of fear and moving closer to love, just by being here.
I’m Emily. I believe that I can take my clients only as far as I’ve come, so let me tell you a little about my story.
As proud as I am of the work I’ve done, I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a struggle writing this. Opening up and being vulnerable is tough, especially with my own past codependency issues I’ve overcome. If you’re feeling vulnerable too, I want you to know that’s okay and you’re not alone. It’s through vulnerability that we transform.
I remember my biggest breakthroughs like they were yesterday. When doing an exercise at a staff development meeting years back, I was prompted to journal on the question, “Why are you here?” for five minutes. I began writing down all the reasons, a few of which included “to help others,” “to make a difference,” and “to be of service.”
What I found was all of my responses included other people. None were truly on why I am here. I noticed this, so I scratched out the answers that were from outside myself, only to find myself staring at a blank paper. I could not come up with an answer. I had struggled with relationships in the past, including my relationship with my ex-husband who I had been with for eight years, but never did I realize the role I played in my own life experiences.
I kept this in mind as I moved through the days, wondering if everyone felt this way or if it was just me. I had also just ended a toxic relationship that left me questioning myself and the kind of partners I had been attracting and why. I knew that I was part of the pattern and was desperate for a change.
The next week I was painting and listening to a self-help video when I first heard the term “codependency.” As the speaker continued, I was more and more moved. I was not alone. It finally made sense. There was nothing wrong with me. There were steps I could take, and there was hope for a brighter future.
This is when my journey to a deeper connection with my Self began. Little did I know, it was preparing me for bigger waves. I started listening to podcasts, reading self-help books, attending workshops and meditation retreats, journaling, and practicing yoga. I fell in love with myself and learned how to take care of my needs. I began setting boundaries and teaching others how I wanted to be treated. My connections around me became stronger and life became more meaningful.
During this time, I also discovered that I had another family. I learned that certain truths about my genetic makeup were kept from me and that I had an opportunity to re-parent myself. I was able to get through this time with love and grace and without questioning myself. I was able to accept what I had learned and take it as a gift – a gift to explore another part of myself, another family to get to know and love, and most of all, reassurance for the little girl who always felt like she didn’t belong to know that it wasn’t her fault.
Had it not been for the work I had already been doing, I don’t know how I would have received this news. Showing up for yourself is not always easy. It takes digging deep into hard truths and coming face to face with fears. But it is POWERFUL.
Showing up for yourself can heal you. And if you let me hold your hand, I promise we can navigate through together.
“Emily, I feel so much growth from our initial session and it has been exponentially helpful in my personal development journey. I would love to set up another session.”
- Kara L.
Are you ready to begin your journey and discover your true self? I’m right here with you, let’s begin.
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