Emma Hesse

Emma Hesse is a master’s-level, pre-licensed counselor who considers it an honor to support clients on their path to emotional wellness. She works with individuals aged 5 and up, and also provides therapy for couples and families. Emma believes that meaningful change begins with a personalized approach—one that honors each person’s unique experiences and needs.

Her therapeutic style is rooted in the belief that most people already hold the answers they seek; sometimes, those answers just need help rising to the surface. With warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit, Emma helps clients uncover deeper self-awareness, face life’s challenges with resilience, and move toward goals with clarity and confidence. Through patience, trust, and tailored therapeutic modalities, she aims to guide clients toward greater peace and balance in their lives.

Emma welcomes individuals navigating anxiety, depression, body image issues, eating disorders, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and insomnia. She also supports those managing diagnoses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.

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Ages Seen: 5+

***All providers have telehealth capability***

Credentials for Therapy Providers

  • ATR-BCBoard Certified Art Therapist
    Advanced credential for art therapists supporting emotional well-being through art.

  • CCTPCertified Clinical Trauma Professional
    Specializes in treating trauma and PTSD.

  • CEDSCertified Eating Disorders Specialist
    Expert in diagnosing and treating eating disorders.

  • IMH-E® (III)Infant Mental Health Specialist
    Focused on mental health of infants and caregiver relationships.

  • LADCLicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
    Trained in treating substance use disorders.

  • LAMFTLicensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
    Provisional license under supervision toward full LMFT.

  • LCSWLicensed Clinical Social Worker
    Provides therapy and mental health services.

  • LICSWLicensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
    Qualified to provide independent clinical services.

  • LGSWLicensed Graduate Social Worker
    Master’s-level license; step toward independent practice.

  • LMFTLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    Specializes in relationship and family therapy.

  • LPLicensed Psychologist
    Qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

  • LPCCLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor
    Provides therapy for individuals, groups, or families.

  • MAMaster of Arts
    Graduate degree in counseling or psychology.

  • MEdMaster of Education
    Graduate degree focused on education and school counseling.

  • MDivMaster of Divinity
    Trains for spiritual counseling and pastoral care.

  • MPHMaster of Public Health
    Specializes in community health and prevention.

  • MSMaster of Science
    Graduate degree in psychology or related sciences.

  • MSWMaster of Social Work
    Prepares for clinical or community-based social work.

  • PhDDoctor of Philosophy
    Advanced research-focused doctoral degree.

  • Practicum Student – A student undergoing practical, hands-on instruction in their chosen field to gain real-world experience and apply academic knowledge in a professional setting.
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  • Psy.D.Doctor of Psychology
    Clinical practice-focused psychology doctorate.

Credentials for Nursing Providers

  • APRNAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
    Advanced clinical training; can diagnose and prescribe.

  • CNPCertified Nurse Practitioner
    Provides specialized advanced clinical care.

  • DNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
    Highest clinical nursing degree, focused on practice leadership.

  • MSNMaster of Science in Nursing
    Prepares nurses for advanced roles and specializations.

  • PBNPublic Health Nurse
    Focuses on disease prevention and community wellness.

  • PMHNP-BCPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified
    Specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.

  • RNRegistered Nurse
    Provides direct patient care and medication management.