Emmy Massey

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship stress, life transitions, cultural identity, and the impact of past experiences. I earned my Master of Social Work in 2011 and have over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families across therapy, medical social work, hospice, end-of-life care, caregiver stress, and complex family dynamics.

My approach is holistic, culturally responsive, and grounded in the belief that people are shaped by their relationships, environments, cultures, and lived experiences. As a Filipino American clinician, I understand how cultural identity, family expectations, intergenerational experiences, and generational trauma can shape a person’s emotional life.

My goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and gently challenged toward meaningful change.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and insight-oriented. I work with clients to better understand the patterns, beliefs, relationships, and past experiences that may be contributing to feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.

My style is warm, direct, and supportive. I often use solution-focused approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, and strengths-based work. This means we may explore both current concerns and deeper patterns from the past, while also building practical tools you can use in everyday life.

I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be honest, reflect deeply, and also leave with a clearer sense of direction.

In our first session, my goal is to help you feel comfortable, heard, and not rushed. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you’re hoping for, and any parts of your story that feel important to share. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting. We can sort through that together.

I’ll ask thoughtful questions, listen closely, and help us begin identifying goals and practical next steps that feel realistic for your life. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling supported, understood, and clearer about how therapy can help.