Emily Pegram, MS, LCMHC-A

“I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed.”

~ Mary Oliver

My Approach & Philosophy

The world tries to squeeze us into predefined boxes. I spent my formative years trying to squeeze myself into those boxes and was continuously frustrated and confused by it all. My journey to therapy started in childhood, from a school therapist, and I have engaged that therapeutic process numerous times ever since. For me, therapy has been a tool for exploring the way I exist with and in the world; a way to practice being vulnerable and embodied; a way to create space for myself in my life. Even through my most recent whirlwind of transitions: a new job, new apartment, new fiancé, questions about my identity and neurodiversity – I returned to therapy.

My winding path toward healing has included EMDR, parts-work, somatic work: all framed by feminist & relational cultural therapy, and all have heavily influenced my work as a professional. I believe and work from a harm reduction lens, integrate tangible skills & creative expressive outlets.

Specialities

I provide mental health counseling and therapy to help with:

• LGBTQIA2s+
• Neurodiversity
• Life Transitions & Identity Exploration
• People Pleasing & Boundary Setting
• Body Image & Fat Liberation
• Young Adulthood (Ages 18-25)
• Anxiety
• Depression

You Deserve to Feel Great.
I’m Here to Help.