Emily Watson Counseling (She/Her)
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR-C, GC-C
Online in Multiple States
Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Washington
(Online Only)
If you’re looking for a space where your story is honored and your growth is supported with care and intention, reaching out could be an important first step toward real, sustainable healing.
Client Focus
Session Format: Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Treatment Approach
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Emotion-Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy supports emotional awareness and expression, helping individuals understand underlying feelings, transform unhelpful emotional patterns, and develop healthier responses to personal and relationship challenges.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some of Emily's favorite treatment approaches include EMDR, brainspotting, attachment & compassion focused therapies, Jungian-informed psychotherapy, humanistic approaches, and energy psychology.
Integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches with ancient wisdom traditions offers a pathway toward deeper wholeness and health. Modern therapies provide structured, research-backed tools for processing trauma, regulating the nervous system, and reshaping thought patterns. Ancient traditions bring a rich understanding of mindfulness, compassion, impermanence, subtle energy systems, and the interconnectedness of life. Together, they create a balanced framework that honors both scientific insight and timeless human experience. This blend supports not only symptom relief, but also a more profound sense of meaning, inner peace, and alignment helping individuals cultivate resilience, self-awareness, and a more integrated way of being.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $ 120.00
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- A reduced fee may be available for those with financial need.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Emily Watson Counseling MA, LMFT, EMDR-C, GC-C
- Female
- License # AZ (LMFT-16428), CA (109060), NV (4576R), NM (CBT-2025-0623), OR (T3310), TX (204032), WA (MFT.LF.70039859)
- Licensed in AZ, CA, NV, NM, OR, TX, WA
- Practicing Since 2013
Education: MA, Psychology
Emily Watson Counseling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Multiple States Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Washington
In a holistic view, your mind and body are constantly working to find balance, even when it doesn’t feel that way. Grief, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, nervous system activation, and somatic experiences aren’t random. They are seen as meaningful signals, pointing to where something in your system needs attention, care, or realignment. Rather than seeing these experiences as problems to eliminate, we can approach them as a kind of roadmap, offering insight into what’s out of balance and what’s asking to be heard. By listening with curiosity instead of judgment, it becomes possible to move toward greater stability, clarity, and a more integrated sense of well-being.