Hi there, I’m Emma (she/her), a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Washington, DC. I support women & LGBTQ+ people navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma. My work focuses on helping my clients learn to meet themselves with compassion, build strong self-care skills, and live in alignment with who they truly are. Throughout my eight years in practice, I have learned that simply trying to ‘fix’ symptoms is not in alignment with my values as a therapist or person. Instead, I am committed to supporting my clients in their journey toward deeper healing and transformation, blending traditional talk therapy with somatic approaches.

I am dedicated to creating a non-judgemental, affirming space. I recognize that everyone enters therapy at different stages of life, and I'm here to meet you where you are. I use a trauma-informed lens which allows me to collaborate with you on decisions about approach, goals, pacing, and frequency of sessions. By building a foundation of safety in the body first, we can move into deeper emotional work and honest exploration as we progress. I believe that using an integrative approach is not only helpful but essential to treating you as the whole person you are.

Meet Emma Love: Founder & Therapist of Plum

My Background

  • I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work.

  • I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia.

  • I have over eight years of experience working with adults and the LGBTQ+ community.

  • I started my journey as a psychotherapist in 2017 in North Carolina, and since then, I’ve primarily worked with adults in Washington, D.C.

  • I’ve worked in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and outpatient group practices supporting clients of all ages.

  • I’ve been a clinical supervisor, supporting new clinicians as they develop their skills and knowledge.

  • I am passionate about working with complex trauma, neurodivergence, and the LGBTQ+ community.

  • I draw from modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Experiencing (SE).

My Values

As humans, we are multifaceted and unique, meaning our care should address and empower all of our parts. I am committed to creating a therapy experience that is:

  • Authentic

  • Gender-Affirming

  • Neuro-Affirming

  • Trauma-Informed

  • Transparent

Are we a good fit?

I offer free 20 minute phone consultations. This is a time for you to ask questions, share your needs, and determine if we want to work together.