Emma Summer, LMHC, MAT, PMH-C
Clinical director, therapist, supervisor
Emma is a licensed therapist specializing in reproductive mental health and is Perinatal Mental Health certified (PMH-C) by Postpartum Support International. Emma is certified in both individual and couples Emotion Focused Therapy (EFIT, EFCT) and is also an Art of Holding provider, a Circle of Security facilitator and a certified grief care professional. Emma is one of the only Washington state providers on the Donor Conceived Competency registry.
Emma’s style is warm, conversational and collaborative. She is attachment oriented and implements interventions from several relational theories (Emotion Focused, Interpersonal Neurobiology) and also integrates evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies and IFS (Internal Family Systems or “parts work”). Emma focuses on mindful self-compassion as the organizing structure for emerging motherhood.
Emma spent over 15 years working as a birth and postpartum doula with advanced training in lactation and early parent-infant relationships. This is the foundation on which she practices today. Emma’s work is grounded in clinical expertise and a deep, lived understanding of the physical, emotional and relational realities of this season of life.
Emma’s areas of specialization include:
infertility, fertility treatment, donor conception and reproductive decision making
pregnancy and postpartum anxiety (PMADs)
grief and loss
From Emma: “I focus on strengths and resilience and see therapy not just as a tool to solve life’s problems but as a foundation for growth that provides an opportunity for wholeness and self-discovery.”
Emma is currently accepting a limited number of new clients. Prospective clients can begin by emailing welcome@seattlereproductivepsychotherapy.com to coordinate next steps.