Providing the quality care and attention your child deserves.
Welcome to Illuminate!
My name is Emily and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing therapy and behavioral support to children and teens in the Los Angeles area since 2014. Helping kids make sense of their thoughts and feelings while they explore the world around them is the best thing I get to do every day. I would love the chance to walk with you and your child as you face life’s challenges, experience victories, and thrive.
A fresh perspective
I have had the opportunity to work with children and teens in a variety of settings including schools, homes, community outpatient centers, residential facilities, and hospital clinics. This provides a rich, deep reserve of experience to draw from as I continue to advocate for the unique needs of children. I am a trained trauma therapist and I utilize a holistic, relational approach while also incorporating evidence-based practices to treat children experiencing distress and trauma. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I’m currently in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist with the Association for Play Therapy.
A safe place
As a clinical social worker I have a strong dedication to social justice for members of the community who are impacted by trauma, crime, poverty, systemic racism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression and inequity. There is no room in my office for racism or discrimination of any kind. BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent children & families are all welcome and safe in my practice. I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach - every child is unique, and this will be reflected in the approach I take to their treatment. I make every effort to ensure that I receive ongoing training and maintain best practices to align with the interests of every client and their family.