My Work
A mix of soft landings, brave questions, belly laughs, and—when needed—a well-placed curse word. ;-)
- About Emily Ann Peterson
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Many clients come to me before they even have words for what’s wrong, just a deep sense that something isn’t working. Life might look “together” from the outside, but inside it feels like burnout, dread, or the constant pressure to be better. Together, we slow down, get curious, and make sense of what’s been tangled.
My work is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in respect for your inner wisdom. We’ll name the patterns—like perfectionism, emotional exhaustion, or creative paralysis—that have helped you survive, and then explore what’s next. I draw from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Health at Every Size (HAES), somatic practices, and attachment-based healing. We won’t chase perfection. We’ll make room for your full humanity and continue to orient toward the next right step.
My Belief
Healing isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about reconnecting with what’s already wise within you. I admire the courage it takes to question systems, beliefs, relationships, or identities that no longer fit. My role is to walk beside you as you rediscover what’s real and true for you.
My Approach & Modalities
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative therapy
- Somatic and nervous system regulation
- Relational Therapy and Family Systems
- Cognitive and behavioral tools (CBT and DBT skills)
- Health at Every Size (HAES)
- Nature and eco-informed practices
- Art and music therapy elements
- Feminist and queer-affirming therapy
- Social-justice-oriented frameworks
I Work With Individuals & Couples via Telehealth
As of January 2026, telehealth clients must be located in Washington State. (More locations coming soon!)
Special connection with:
- Neurodivergent teens and adults
- LGBTQ+ and gender-questioning clients
- People healing from religious trauma or high-control groups
- Military families and veterans
- Tech, academic, and creative professionals
- Artists and musicians
My Background
Before entering the field of mental health, I spent years as a Suzuki cello teacher and later as a business consultant, supporting creatives and changemakers as they navigate trauma, burnout, and major transitions. My MBA graduate studies explored narcissism in leadership, cult influence, and coercive control in marketing psychology. These insights now inform my clinical mental health work with clients confronting power dynamics, identity, and purpose.
My Self
Like many of my clients, I’ve been shaped by complex lived experiences, including religious trauma, chronic illness, and the pressures of high-achieving, creative environments. I’m deeply connected to the queer, neurodivergent, and body-liberationist communities, and I welcome those who’ve ever felt “too much” or “never quite fit the mold.”
If you find comfort in metaphors, dark humor, and soul-deep conversations, you’ll likely feel at home in our sessions together.
- About Emily Ann Peterson
- About Jupiter Pines Counseling
- About Client Privacy & Digital Security at Jupiter Pines Counseling
