About
Located in Washington, DC, the practice serves individuals across various age groups and diagnoses, with a focus on adolescents, young adults, and young professionals. Emma's approach to therapy is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, creating a space of trust and authenticity for her clients. She specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+ issues. With experience in both schools and private practice, Emma uses a person-centered approach, tailoring therapy to fit each client's needs with modalities like play and art therapy, talk therapy, IFS, and CBT. The practice is committed to empowering growth and embracing change, and Emma is passionate about social justice and ensuring accessible mental health services for those who want them.
Insurance & payment
Onwards & Upwards Therapy, PLLC accepts Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, CareFirst, Cigna and Evernorth, Johns Hopkins, Kaiser (out-of-network), and Optum insurances, as well as out-of-network and private pay options.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Johns Hopkins
- Out of network
Listed fee: $175 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Play and Art Therapy
Emma uses play and art therapy to help individuals express themselves and work through challenging emotions.
Talk Therapy
Emma provides talk therapy to help individuals process their thoughts and feelings and develop coping skills.
IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy
Emma uses IFS therapy to help individuals understand and manage their internal struggles and develop a stronger sense of self.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Emma uses CBT to help individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.