EMMA THOMSON, ASW​

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Emma received her Master’s degree from UCLA in Social Welfare with a concentration in Mental Health. Additionally, she received her BA in Psychology & Economics from UC Santa Cruz. During her studies, Emma trained in clinical placements at a wellness center in Downtown Los Angeles and a non-profit psychotherapy center in Central LA in which she established her therapeutic skills and gained essential knowledge of the psychological process. In addition to her formal training, Emma has received additional training in Internal Family Systems (IFS)  therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).

Starting therapy can often be an uncertain process, and Emma’s goal is to make this process as worthwhile as possible. She is focused on providing an empathetic and compassionate therapeutic space that allows each individual to share difficult experiences without fear of judgment. Emma provides clients with specialized evidence-based tools and coping skills to best guide them through any unique situations and challenges that they may be experiencing in their day-to-day lives.

Emma integrates a range of differing therapeutic modalities in her practice and curates a unique therapeutic plan based on your needs. She has found through direct practice that therapeutic success requires specialized and targeted treatment based on your particular goals, symptoms, and subjective lens. She integrates elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness-based interventions to best support you in achieving your goals and to provide you with the best therapeutic experience.

In previous years, Emma has worked as an outpatient mental health clinician serving a range of clients with differing needs. She has experience treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, and psychosis. Additionally, She has worked with individuals experiencing grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, intimate partner violence, and addiction.


AREAS OF SPECIALTY:


Addictions, Adults, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Career Transition, Co-Dependency Issues, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Violence, LGBTQ+ Issues, Life Transitions, Mindfulness Meditation, Minority/Cultural Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Relationship Difficulties, Self-Esteem Issues, Stress Management, Substance Abuse, Transitional Stress, Women’s issues, Workplace Stress/EAP
 

PLEASE NOTE THAT EMMA IS AN ASSOCIATE SOCIAL WORKER UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DEBBIE BRIEM, LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

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IN-NETWORK WITH:

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AETNA

Blue Shield

Carelon

ANTHEM Blue Cross

MHN/Healthnet

OPTUM/UBH (As of October 1st 2024)