Emily King MC61464605

Our relationship patterns often grow from the early blueprints we were given—how closeness, conflict, care, and repair were modeled by our caregivers. These early lessons shape how we attach with others and ourselves, protect ourselves, and seek connection later in life. We will explore these patterns with curiosity, creating space to loosen what no longer serves you and build authentic relationships grounded in autonomy, clarity, and care.

From an attachment perspective, many struggles are rooted in relational wounds rather than personal failure. We are shaped in relationship, and we heal in relationship. In a culture that prizes self-sufficiency, attachment work honors our need for connection. I approach this work with slowness and respect for the ways your nervous system learned to survive, creating space for safety, attunement, and repair.

Anxiety can show up as our body’s signal fire, directing us either to pay attention or to provide us protection. In therapy, we have the opportunity to slow down, tune into internal sensations, and learn how breath and rhythm can help our nervous system settle. Together, we will create space for more ease, rest, and connection, allowing you to move through anxiety with curiosity, compassion, and grounded presence.

I approach therapy with presence, curiosity, and a deep respect for your lived experience. I believe you are the expert on your own life. I offer an empathetic, accepting, and nonjudgmental perspective to foster your growth and healing at your own pace. We will co-create a sacred space for healing to naturally emerge, where you can explore your past, present, and future in a safer container.

Somatic therapy sees the body as a source of wisdom and healing—after all, the body keeps the score. We direct attention towards sensations, breath, and intuitive movement to better understand how stress, trauma, and emotion emerge in your nervous system. In this work, I will gently guide you towards cultivating awareness and presence, regulate your nervous system, and move toward calm, grounded connection with yourself and others. Somatic therapy goes beyond surface symptoms to the root issue.

Integrative therapy adapts several therapeutic approaches to meet you where you are; drawing on relational, somatic, mindfulness, and skill building. I tailor our work to your individual needs, honoring your autonomy and strengths. We will explore thoughts, emotions, and body sensations at your pace to support self-awareness, regulation, and healing, ultimately creating a therapeutic space that is flexible, compassionate, and attuned to you.