As a therapist, I really believe that the relationship between the therapist & client is everything. It’s important to feel comfortable & connected to your therapist! That’s why I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation before we officially start our sessions. Hopefully the information on this page gives you a good preview of who I am. You can also stalk me on my (therapy) social media pages & get a feel for my therapy style:

 

This is the boring part, but it’s important you know that I am qualified to be your therapist. I received my Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the CACREP-accredited counseling program at the University of North Texas. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate) in Texas & an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) in Utah under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Carlson, LPC-S, RPT-S, E-RYT 200. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have been trained in EMDR, mindfulness & am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).

I absolutely love being a therapist. Before I was a therapist, though, I was first a client (I still am :) I went to therapy for the first time when I was 5 years old. I adored my therapist & looked forward to my time with her so much that I told everyone I wanted to be a psychologist when I grew up. Fast forward to my adult years & she is now one of five special therapists who have provided safe spaces for me during different seasons of my life. What they each gave me—a connecting, nonjudgmental, unconditional relationship—changed my life.

I became a therapist because I want everyone to experience a safe space like the ones each of my therapists gave me. I want everyone to experience the empowerment I felt as I’ve learned about myself & healed. Even though I now sit in the therapist chair, I know from my years on the couch that life is hard & therapy isn’t always fun. Some of my lived experience includes family of origin issues, interpersonal trauma, religious trauma, body image issues, disordered eating, ADHD, depression & anxiety.

One of my good friends once told me, “Emilee, I love you because you are deep AND hilarious.” This resonates with me & I know these are two of my strengths that I carry with me through life & authentically hold in the therapy room. In our time together you’ll experience that depth—I will provide you with valuable insight. You will also experience my humor—there will be tears throughout the therapy process, but there will also be laughter.

I feel very passionate about sharing the information I have gained through my education with everyone! In our time together, I will organically integrate psychoeducation into our sessions (providing relevant evidenced-based information about your mental health). I will also regularly recommend various resources for you to explore in your own time, including books, podcasts, websites, instagram accounts & professional referrals.

I love being relational by exploring & sharing aspects of our experiences of our relationship. I’ll share when I feel connected to you, I’ll apologize when I mess up, I’ll ask you to help me understand your boundaries in our relationship, & I’ll check in to see how you feel when I self-disclose parts of my identity. Hopefully this will allow us to create a safe & authentic space & we’ll learn how you can take aspects of our relationship into other relationships.

I am happiest when I am creating something, spending time in nature, or exploring new places. I love hiking, rollerblading, biking, playing pickleball with my partner, embroidering, interior designing, eating ice cream, solving crosswords, traveling to visit friends & going on walks with my dog, Potato. I feel most fulfilled when I am spending time with my people: enjoying new experiences together or sharing deeper parts of ourselves with each other. I believe there is nothing more important than human connection :)

 

Tristyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in San Antonio, TX. She graduated from University of Massachusetts, with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Tristyn earned a Masters in Clinical Mental Health from Bradley University.  She is a National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a member of  the American Counseling Association, and Texas Counseling Association. 

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Tristyn began her career as an mental health direct-care staff at an intensive residential adolescent in-patient unit in West Virginia, and continuing working in similar settings in Boston, MA. In addition, she has a background including working with adults with substance use disorder in residential care, acute residential hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs. 

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At a young age, Tristyn knew that she wanted to improve the mental health of her community in any way that she could. She has a passion for helping her clients find the tools necessary to succeed in their journeys starting with an authentic relationship foundation by meeting her clients where they are at in their lives. Tristyn's therapeutic approach is empathetic, evidence-based, individualized and solution-focused. She is an active therapist who gives honest feedback in a warm, non-judgmental, and constructive way. She collaborates with clients to rework their pain and transform it into positions of strength, help enhance their self-worth, improve their relationships, and find ways to navigate stressful challenges they face with greater ease. 

She is available in the mi-mornings, afternoons,  and evenings.

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A few of her personal hobbies include playing with her two cats, Gaston & Snowball, finding new coffee spots, and DIY home projects. She opened her private practice, Luna Therapy Solutions, LLC in early 2022.

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Specialties: Trauma, Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence, Anxiety, Depression, and Gender Dysphoria.