About Me

I'm Emily, a clinical social worker licensed in Washington, DC, and Virginia. I am passionate about women’s mental health and specialize in perinatal mental health. Through my experience working as a social worker in a Mother-Baby Unit, I have gained expertise in supporting parents navigating difficult prenatal diagnoses, pregnancy and infant loss, and the experience of the NICU.

I also enjoy helping new parents navigate the joys and challenges of parenting. I believe that women should have agency over their bodies and their lives, and work to make sure my clients feel empowered at all stages of their reproductive journeys.

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Experience & Training

I completed my undergraduate degree from New York University where I majored in Women’s Studies. I went on to earn my Master’s in Social Work from the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. I started my social work career working in maternal and child health policy, focusing on state and public health concerns related to women and families I returned to clinical social work via the Mother-Baby Department of a DC area hospital where I worked with parents in labor and delivery, the postpartum unit, the NICU, and the outpatient Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) clinic. I have an advanced certification in Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International and a certificate in Perinatal Bereavement. I am currently involved in a workgroup with the DC Perinatal Quality Collaborative to improve maternal health outcomes in the District of Columbia. 

Therapeutic Approach

Your story and your journey through motherhood and parenting is unique. As such, I tailor my approach to meet the specific needs and goals of my clients, integrating various therapeutic techniques and strategies including solution-focused therapy, relational interventions, and cognitive behavior therapy. I seek to help you understand your emotions, discover new perspectives, and build on your innate strengths and resilience.

My relationship and connection with my clients always come first, and I seek to develop honest and authentic connections with everyone I work with. My style has been described as curious, warm, and respectful. I have always been interested in storytelling, whether through my work as a birth and documentary family photographer, my doula training, or my role as a psychotherapist, helping you tell your story and make sense of your experience is a vital part of our work together. 

Focus Areas and Expertise

I specialize in perinatal mental health which includes addressing concerns such as prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and parenting.  I have significant experience supporting clients navigating perinatal loss and pregnancy terminations, complicated perinatal diagnoses, and clients navigating the experience of the NICU. In addition to my work with perinatal clients, I enjoy working with clients navigating perimenopause and menopause and helping clients navigate role and life transitions. 

  • The Catholic University of America

    Master of Social Work, 1995


    New York University

    B.A. in Women’s Studies, 1991

  • NLICSW - DC LC200003244

    LCSW - VA 0904017691

  • Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) Psychotherapy Track

    Postpartum Support International 2-day Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care Course and Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Course

    Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Certificate in Perinatal Bereavement

    Graceful Fusion Birth Doula Workshop

    Committee member of the Maternal Mental Health Planning Workgroup, DC Perinatal Quality Collaborative workgroup within the District of Columbia Hospital Association