I come to Beacon of Hope from 8 years working in art studios with neurodiverse artists. Rooted firmly in the Disability Justice movement, and a member of the crip community myself, I bring my expertise as a therapist, care worker, artist, and as a disabled queer and trans person to my work at Beacon of Hope. 

I hold two Master’s Degrees in Social Work and Fine Art from the University of Pennsylvania, and am a current student of Somatic Experiencing, Expressive Movement, and the Expressive Arts at the Leven Institute. I use a soft and compassionate person-centered approach to trauma therapy grounded in neuroscience and polyvagal theory. I listen to and affirm your experiences. 

Em offers convenient telehealth sessions, providing flexible and accessible care from the comfort of your own home.