Birch & Oak Mental Health
Virtual therapy where trust, respect, and authenticity support meaningful change.
Emily Keck
My Approach
- I approach counseling with curiosity, empathy, and patience.
- Psychodynamic and somatic approaches inform my therapy work.
- Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through an EMDRIA-approved program.
- I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed parts work, as appropriate.
- I support clients in exploring emotional and relational patterns, noticing how feelings appear in the body, like tension or restlessness.
Why I Do This Work
- I want to support people find healing, meaning, and lasting transformation.
- I believe powerful healing happens when people feel seen and known.
- I’m committed to creating a space that invites rest and authenticity.
What I Often Work With
The people I work with are often navigating:
Emotional challenges
Anxiety, depression, trauma, or social anxiety
Mourning and Grief
Infertility, miscarriage, loss of a loved one
Relational and Attachment Patterns
Challenging family dynamics, complex trauma, early-life experiences, or relationship difficulties
Life Transitions:
Motherhood, career changes, or major life events
Intense Pressures
Burnout and demanding roles such as medical professionals, entrepreneurs, or public-facing roles
Health Concerns
Life-altering injuries, chronic pain, or chronic illness
What My Sessions Feel Like
comfortable. restorative. real.
I hope to create a therapeutic space that feels like a slow exhale of a breath you didn’t realize you were holding. Like sitting in your favorite corner of the couch and finally sharing the thoughts that have been consuming you.
I combine depth with warmth. I make space for meaningful exploration while allowing room for lightness, humor, and relief.
I listen closely and actively. I don’t just nod silently. I wonder with you, ask questions, offer reflections, and create a space where your experiences can be explored.
Together, we identify what you need to feel more grounded, connected, and understood. We will work together to untangle and welcome the parts of you that feel misunderstood, conflicted, and fragmented.
Here, there is support for the tangled thoughts, the heavy stories, and laughter in the midst of hardship. Therapy with me, while intentional, is never overly clinical or cold. I create a space where you can show up fully as yourself with no judgment.
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