Emma Eskander is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and OCD. She provides affirming, evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. Emma utilizes EMDR, ERP, ACT, and person-centered therapy, offering tailored support to those navigating life transitions, stress, and healing from past experiences. She is passionate about helping clients build resilience and regain a sense of empowerment.
What would your clients and colleagues say is your therapist superpower?
My clients and colleagues would probably say my therapist superpower is the ability to truly tune in—both to what’s being said and what’s beneath the surface. I have a knack for conceptualizing a client’s experience in a way that helps them feel seen, understood, and less alone. I meet people where they are, without pressure or judgment, and help them make sense of their experiences at a pace that feels right for them. Whether it’s putting words to something that’s felt unclear or holding space for the messy and complicated, I strive to create an environment where healing feels possible.
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
My path to becoming a therapist started with a deep desire to understand—first, my own background and challenges, and then, the complexities of human experience as a whole. When something sparks my curiosity, I dive in fully, which led me to study psychology. Along the way, I realized that people are the most interesting thing to me—their stories, emotions, and resilience. That realization made pursuing a master’s in therapy feel like a natural next step. Now, I feel incredibly honored to spend my days holding space for others, helping them make sense of their experiences, and walking alongside them in their healing.
What does a typical session with you look like?
Therapy will be many things: asking questions, holding space, feeling feelings, and trying new things. I will utilize tools to help you become aware of (and make space for) your internal experiences in a supportive way. You and I will collaborate to make sure that we are engaging in therapy in a way that works for you and promotes your wellbeing.
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Short Term (Solution-focused, etc.)
Ideal for those who are coming in with a specific problem they’d like to address and gain clarity on. Typically, short term therapies are present focused and do not dive deep into your past.
Structured
Structured therapies are goal and progress oriented. Therapists may incorporate psychoeducation and a specific “curriculum.” In order to stay on track, therapists may provide worksheets and homework.
Insight-oriented (Psychodynamic, Existential, etc.)
Exploring the past and making connections to present issues can help clients gain insight. Getting to the root of the issue and finding deeper self-awareness can help with long-term change.
Non-directive (Humanistic, Person-centered, etc.)
Going with the flow and seeing where it leads.
Behavioral (CBT, DBT, etc.)
Focuses on changing potentially unhealthy or self-destructive behaviors by addressing problematic thought patterns and specific providing coping skills.
Trauma Focused (EMDR, TF-CBT, etc.)
Recognizing the connection between trauma experiences and your emotional and behavioral responses, trauma focused therapy seeks to help you heal from traumas.