Grow & Thrive Through Unexpected Circumstances

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR

About Mighty Marigold Counseling

Mighty Marigold Counseling was started based on the idea that there is no perfect place or time for growth and healing.

Have you ever been hiking in the mountains and see a flower growing out of what appears to be a sheet of pure rock? There isn’t any dirt, water or really anything that would make sense for growing a flower. This is a mountain, not a garden. Yet, there the flower is, boldly growing anyway.

Maybe you don’t live near the mountains so this concept doesn’t resonate. The same story can be told for walking down the sidewalk. How many times have you been walking down the street and - there it is - a flower that has found it’s way through the cracks in the pavement and dares to stretch towards the sun. The conditions are not ideal and certainly aren’t perfect. Yet, perfection isn’t required in order to grow.

Services

Perinatal Therapy

Maybe you’re thinking about building your family, struggling with infertility, recovering from a miscarriage, trying to make sense of birth trauma or coping with perinatal loss. Wherever you are, supportive, specialized perinatal therapy can help.

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Receiving a diagnosis of a developmental disability can be a roller coaster of emotions for parents. You might be at the beginning of this journey or a seasoned veteran who has been advocating for your child since day one. No matter where you are, you don’t have to go it alone.

Individual Therapy

Sometimes living the life you’ve imagined, isn’t quite what you thought it would be. Whether you’re going through a life transition like graduation, job searching, moving, loss of a loved one, becoming an empty nester or maybe you’re struggling to manage anxiety, depression or previous trauma, consider therapeutic support.

Hi!

I’m Emily.

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) and have been working in the counseling field since 2012. The therapeutic modalities I draw upon include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Trauma-Focused CBT and adapted CBT for neurodiverse communities), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Feminist Theory (aims to understand the nature of gender inequality and acknowledges systems of oppression that impact us all).

I started Mighty Marigold Counseling with the intention of providing compassionate, welcoming and helpful therapeutic support. This is counseling for people finding themselves in unexpected or challenging circumstances in which they are experiencing emotional stress. The name of the practice is to honor the process of growing in and through whatever circumstance you find yourself. Perfection and optimal situations are not required for growth.  AKA - you are allowed to be a human.

Outside of the counseling chair, I am always on the go adventuring with two amazing kiddos and a rockstar partner. I’m a lover of languages, fantasy books, sarcasm and a well placed curse word. I am a midwest transplant loving the beach vibes of California and occasionally missing the midwestern snow. As a former musical theater kid, show tune lyrics will probably find their way into our counseling sessions.

FAQs

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  • A professional therapeutic relationship where we work together to promote your mental health and overall wellbeing. It is a supportive, empathetic space to be able to really talk about what’s going on in your life, heart and mind. We’ll talk about your goals, your values and what’s working or not working for you currently. I draw heavily upon the wellness model where we talk about how various categories of your life can impact you. These dimensions include environmental, social, financial, spiritual, educational/occupational, physical, intellectual and emotional. 

    My perspective is that our history and present experience are all impacted by these factors and should be taken into account in how we are feeling and functioning. Part of my lens is acknowledging the systems that exist and impact us all. 

    If you are into psychology and specific modalities, I use CBT/TF-CBT (also, adapted CBT for individuals with developmental disabilities), Feminist Theory lens, Motivational Interviewing, IFS concepts and strengths based approaches.


  • Perinatal is in reference to the time period where someone is thinking about family building all the way until about 1 year postpartum. This also includes people who have experienced fertility challenges, miscarriage, perinatal loss, TFMR, difficult pregnancy, birth trauma, difficulty adjusting to parenthood or postpartum.  

    I received my Perinatal Mental Health - Certificate (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and maintain the credential through continuing education and training

  • Nope. Most of my clients are perinatal clients but I see people for a variety of reasons. Life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, stress, parenting, relationships, career issues and existential dread of the current state of the world. 


    Anyone is welcome to inquire about counseling with me regardless of language, lifestyle, age, relationship status, belief system, ability, identity, citizenship status, race, ethnicity, unavailable childcare, life experience or thoughts on counseling. Whoever you are and wherever you’ve come from, I want you to feel welcomed here.

  • I’m all virtual! Have your counseling session from the convenience and comfort of your own home or workplace. As long as you are parked, you can take a session from your car. You can be anywhere inside the state of California. Due to licensure laws, if you are traveling outside the state of California we will have to reschedule our session.

  • Yes!

    Currently in network with:

    • Aetna

    • Anthem Blue Cross California

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Cigna

    • Quest Behavioral Health


      ....more insurance options coming soon!

  • I'm am registered with Mentaya, a company that helps utilize your out - of - network benefits. If you don't see your insurance listed as in network, this could be an option for you.

    I also offer an Out Of Pocket option.

    As part of the No Surprises Act, if you are paying out of pocket, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.

    Please reach out with questions or if you would like assistance navigating any of these options.

Let’s Connect

Contact me to set up your free 15 minute consultation.

Interested in working together? Have a specific question? Want to know more about Mighty Marigold Counseling?

You are welcome to email me directly at: emily@mightymarigoldcounseling.com