Emily
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (510) 626-0823
It's 2 a.m. You're replaying something you said, or didn't say, or should have done differently. Someone, at some point, told you to be kind to yourself in moments like this. It never worked. Here's why.
I don't believe shame is something to be rid of. I believe it's one of the most honest parts of a person, still keeping track of what went wrong and what never got asked for in the first place. Shame isn't a flaw to soften. It's a signal, and my work is helping people understand what it's protecting, what it's pointing at, what it's been trying to say all along, about what you actually want.
I work with people exhausted by over-giving, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, people who are high-achieving on the outside and self-critical on the inside. When you catch yourself thinking "maybe I'm being naive" or "maybe I care too much" or "maybe I should just let it go," that's not a flaw. That's information.
Choosing a therapist is a big decision, and I want you to feel confident. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs, answer questions, and see if we’re a good fit. Visit my website and click 'Free Consultation' to book your free 15-minute call.
Call or Email Emily Carlson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 626-0823
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $375
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Emily Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 626-0823
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 163738 Emily Carlson
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended California Institute for Integral Studies, MA, Clinical Psychology
- Degree/Diploma from University of San Francisco BA, Psychology
Education and Years In Practice
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Emily Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 626-0823
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Criticism
- Indecision
- Grief
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Emily Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 626-0823
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Innate Drive Therapy
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Emily Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 626-0823
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Emily Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 626-0823