Emily Heimberger, MA, LPC Associate
Austin, Texas
VerifiedTelehealth Available
My Approach to Therapy
The constant hum of anxiety keeps you in survival mode, always scanning for danger and never quite able to rest. Maybe you’re living on autopilot, watching your life happen rather than actually being in it. You might look fine on the outside, but internally you feel miles away.
I offer a space that is warm, authentic, and deeply relational. Rather than rushing through a protocol to "fix" you, I meet you exactly where you are. My style is attuned and non-judgmental, welcoming all the different parts of your experience.
My Practice & Services
I specialize in helping adults navigate complex trauma, dissociation, and nervous system dysregulation. Many of my clients are "therapy veterans" who have hit a plateau in talk therapy and still feel braced for danger. We move at your pace, integrating EMDR, parts work, and somatic therapy to help your system finally realize the threat is over.
My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy
I believe healing isn't just about understanding your history; it's about helping your system learn that it's safe in the present. The purpose of our work isn't just to talk about what happened, but to help the different parts of your experience realize that the danger is over. It's a gentle process of reconnection where we move at the pace of your nervous system, not just your logical mind.
What I Say to People Concerned about the Therapy Process
It's completely normal to feel hesitant, especially if you've survived by disconnecting. My first priority is always your safety and stabilization. We won't flood your system or dive into reprocessing the past before you're ready; instead, we focus on building your capacity for calm and presence. We'll move at your pace, ensuring you feel grounded and supported every step of the way.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
Adults
Groups I Work With
Adults
Trauma Survivors
Therapy Veterans
Cycle-Breakers
LGBTQ+ Individuals
BIPOC & Multicultural Populations
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
Abuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAnxietyAttachment IssuesCodependency / DependencyDissociationFamily of Origin IssuesIdentity IssuesPosttraumatic Stress / Trauma
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Collaborative TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Mindfulness-Based InterventionsPerson-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)Relational PsychotherapySomatic Psychotherapy
Industries & Communities
BIPOCLGBTQ+Union First