It’s not easy to find the right therapist. Here’s a little about what I specialize in so you can see if we might be a good fit.

I’m Emanuela Buchalter, LMFT or “E” for short. I’m an EMDR-trained, relational, integrative psychotherapist who believes therapy should feel both meaningful and human. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. Something important about me: I am not a blank slate therapist. This means I bring myself into the room! I strive to balance gentle curiosity with honest inquiry. Sometimes, it will be important for me to gently nudge, challenge, and confront the hard things - but we’ll always take it at a pace that feels approachable.

My approach is integrative, which means I adapt therapy to the person in front of me rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. I draw from psychodynamic, relational gestalt, existential, trauma-informed, multicultural, and spiritual perspectives depending on what feels most helpful for you.

I have particular experience working with couples, supporting people processing complex trauma, helping individuals navigating addiction and recovery, and working with teens as they move through identity development and the challenges of adolescence.

I am also especially interested in the ways people make meaning from their lives. I often incorporate existential and psychospiritual perspectives for clients who want to explore questions of purpose, identity, and how they want to live.