You don’t need the right words to begin. You can come in curious, confused, excited, or tired. I’ll meet you wherever you are.
I’m Emma, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families who are navigating life’s hardships.
About me
I’ve always been curious about what makes us who we are: Our defense mechanisms, the patterns we develop, and the ways we learn to navigate ourselves and our relationships. As a therapist, I hope to create a space where that curiosity can be explored with unwavering compassion in place of our natural inclination to judge ourselves.
I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling genuinely accepted, heard, and understood. I don’t see therapy as a place where I tell you who to be or what to do, but rather an opportunity for us to explore what’s happening in your life, make sense of the patterns that may no longer serve you, and discover if something else feels more authentic to you.
I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and gained my clinical experience working with individuals, adolescents, children and families. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationships, identity, transitions, or you merely want a safe space to figure out what it is that you need, I want to help you move through life with greater clarity, self-love, and a stronger sense of connection to yourself and your values.
Curious, compassionate, and rooted in relationship.
My style is person-centered, strengths-based, and relational. I’m less interested in fitting you into a box and more interested in understanding you, your emotions, relationships, and the different parts of you that are each trying, in their own way, to help.
- Psychodynamic
- CBT & ACT
- Relational & attachment-focused
- Person-centered
- Family Systems
- Trauma-informed
Fees & payment
Sessions are 50 minutes, either in person at 11949 Jefferson Blvd #102, Los Angeles, or by secure telehealth for clients located in California. Sessions are available Monday – Saturday, 9am – 6pm.
I hold a limited number of sliding-scale spots for clients who need a reduced fee. If cost is a concern, we can talk about options.
Silicon Beach Psychotherapy does not accept insurance. If you’d like, I can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Payment is made to Silicon Beach Psychotherapy via Zelle or Venmo and is due at the time of each session.
Please try to give at least 24 hours’ notice so we can find another time that works for you.
Under the No Surprises Act, if you aren’t using insurance, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your care will cost. You can ask for one at any time before or during treatment.
Let’s get started!
Whether you’re ready to schedule or have a question, I’d love to hear from you. Fill out the short form to request a free 15-minute consultation, or email or call/text me directly. I typically respond within 24–48 business hours.
- Emailemmaborgerdingmft@gmail.com
- Call or text(323) 905-4474
- OfficeSilicon Beach Psychotherapy, 11949 Jefferson Blvd #102, Los Angeles, CA 90230
If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.