Emma thompson (she/they) Intern

Hi, I'm Emma! 

I'm a strong believer that our bodies hold inherent wisdom, and that they are trustworthy. I also believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape our realities, and that therapy is a unique and powerful exploration of those stories. I dream of co-creating a therapeutic environment where you can take up space, breathe a sigh of relief, and be courageous in your exploration of yourself.

I resonate with therapy frameworks found in Narrative Therapy and Internal Family Systems, with a foundation in embodiment and the impacts of our developmental experiences. As a fat and queer person, my work is influenced heavily by my values in anti-racism, anti-capitalism, queer and intersectional feminist theory, fat liberation and disability justice. My approach is direct, collaborative and relational, and our work together will be trauma-informed, sex-positive, and client-led. I am open to work with adult individuals, couples, polycules, and families of all structures - if anything here in my bio resonates with you, please feel free to reach out. 

I have a special interest in working with clients who are: 

• Curious about themselves and the world 
• Longing to feel at home in their body 
• Seeking relief from perfectionism, or from habitual cycles they can't seem to step out of 
• Interested in deconstruction work - spirituality, sexuality or otherwise identity related 
• Navigating or processing adverse religious experiences, religious trauma or purity culture 
• Hoping to build stronger, richer relationships and find more effective ways to navigate conflict 

I'm currently a Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling student at Adler Graduate School, and I received my Bachelors in Urban Studies. My background is a mix of non-profit and corporate settings, primarily focused in strategy and operations work. 

When I'm not working, I might be curled up in the hammock with a fantasy romance book, trying my hand at a new dinner recipe, flowing through a sun salutation on my yoga mat, or snuggled up with a movie or video games on the couch with my husband of 8 years and our 5 year old pit mix, Luna. 

Email: Emma@vibrantlifetherapyclinic.com

Phone: (612) 460-0064