"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change"
emma chapman
ADVANCED CLINICAL FELLOW
all about emma
Emma’s compassion and bubbly personality helps her clients feel comfortable being unapologetically themselves from the very first session. She brings warmth, authenticity, humor, and a nonjudgemental approach in the therapy space, creating an environment where clients can show up honestly. Emma leads with patience and holds space for clients to process and slow down, something rare these days. Whether you are navigating anxiety, relationships, life transitions, burnout, self-worth, or simply trying to re-connect with yourself, Emma strives to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood.
Emma believes therapy should feel real, collaborative, and tailored to the individual. She values genuine connection and creates a space grounded in humility, honesty, and open communication. Emma is not afraid to have hard conversations, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and encourage clients toward growth while still making them feel supported every step of the way. Together, Emma and her clients work to build resilience, strengthen self understanding, set meaningful goals, and create lasting change that feels authentic and sustainable.
how she works
Emma’s therapeutic approach is humanistic and integrative, meeting clients where they are most comfortable and adapting treatment to each person’s goals and pace. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based interventions, and psychodynamic theory to support present-day coping and deeper emotional understanding.
Together, Emma and her clients will reflect on patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that may be shaping current experiences, with attention to both strengths and areas of growth. Her work as a therapist entails helping clients build practical coping strategies while also supporting deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience. Clients often leave sessions with a greater sense of clarity, steadiness, and direction, along with tools they can apply in daily life. Emma is committed to creating a consistent, supportive therapeutic relationship that fosters trust, accountability, and meaningful lasting change.
Get to know me
My family
One thing you couldn't live without
Sunny days
Something that always makes you smile
❤️
Most used emoji
Barcelona
Where is your happy place?
Teleport (only out of state, or else I would never get those steps in!)
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Go to barre and listen to a podcast on my walk home and while I make breakfast (my favorite meal of the day)
Morning routine
Movement (barre and walks) and cleaning my apartment
What do you do to de-stress?
Lists, lists, and more lists. I write everything down, whether it's my to-do list or grocery list, to feel organized.
How do you set yourself up for a successful week?
British Virgin Islands
Favorite place you have traveled
Eating breakfast before I have my coffee to fuel myself properly in the morning
Rituals
