Queer-centered therapy to

help you live authentically.

Hi, I'm Emmarose!

Hi, I'm Emmarose!

Hi, I'm Emmarose!

Hi, I'm Emmarose!

Affirming care for real, relational healing.

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Hi, I'm Emmarose!

Hi, I'm Emmarose!

I’m a queer and trans-affirming sex therapist offering unapologetically inclusive care for individuals, couples, and relationships that fall outside society’s “traditional” norms. I work with LGBTQ+ clients who want depth, honesty, and real transformation without shrinking any part of themselves.

Whether you’re exploring your sexual or gender identity, navigating coming out, embracing your authentic queer self, experimenting with gender-affirming sexual practices, or working through internalized homophobia or transphobia, I’m here to create a space where all parts of you are seen, validated, and celebrated.

In therapy, I’m a direct communicator. I believe honesty and clarity are essential for growth, and I’m not afraid to challenge you to step beyond your comfort zone. As a proud queer woman, I understand how important it is to feel visible, affirmed, and understood in therapy. I approach my work with curiosity and a healthy dose of humor because healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy.

I’m a queer and trans-affirming sex therapist offering unapologetically inclusive care for individuals, couples, and relationships that fall outside society’s “traditional” norms. I work with LGBTQ+ clients who want depth, honesty, and real transformation without shrinking any part of themselves.

Whether you’re exploring your sexual or gender identity, navigating coming out, embracing your authentic queer self, experimenting with gender-affirming sexual practices, or working through internalized homophobia or transphobia, I’m here to create a space where all parts of you are seen, validated, and celebrated.

In therapy, I’m a direct communicator. I believe honesty and clarity are essential for growth, and I’m not afraid to challenge you to step beyond your comfort zone. As a proud queer woman, I understand how important it is to feel visible, affirmed, and understood in therapy. I approach my work with curiosity and a healthy dose of humor because healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy.

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Radically Real Therapy

My clinical specialties reflect the depth and expansiveness of queer relationships.

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I am an integrative systemic therapist, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. I particularly enjoy using narrative therapy to help you untangle and release stories that no longer serve you, as well as parts work (formally known as Internal Family Systems) to explore different aspects of yourself and allow even conflicting parts to be in conversation with one another. This process can support inner child healing and foster greater self-understanding.

My clinical specialties reflect the depth, complexity and expansiveness of queer relationships.

Therapy is available to anyone living in Pennsylvania, whether our sessions are virtual via Zoom or in-person in my office in Rittenhouse, Philadelphia.

Coaching services are available worldwide.

Therapy & Coaching

Therapy is available to anyone living in Pennsylvania, whether our sessions are virtual via Zoom or in-person in my office in Rittenhouse, Philadelphia.

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Meet Emmarose

I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy with a specialization in Sex Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. Along with my private practice, I also provide therapy at the Philadelphia Institute of Individual, Relational, and Sex Therapy (PhIIRST). I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In addition to my formal training, I worked at a Women’s Resource Center for three years, during which I also ran a local nonprofit focused on reproductive justice. These experiences, alongside my clinical education, have grounded me in both rigorous therapeutic practice and a deep commitment to inclusive, affirming care—particularly in the areas of relationships, sexuality, and identity.

I recognize that a therapist’s social location can be an important part of the therapeutic relationship for some clients. In the spirit of transparency and alignment, I’m happy to openly share that I identify as a lesbian, autistic, and polyamorous.

Outside of my clinical work, I’m someone who feels most at home in the rhythm of city life. I love spending my free time going to stand-up, improv, and burlesque shows, or wandering through Philadelphia’s river trails with an iced vanilla latte in hand and a comedy podcast playing in my headphones.

Let’s get started!

I’m so glad you’re here. I look forward to reading your message and will reach out within two business days to schedule a free 15-minute initial consultation.

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