You’re in the right place.

Even through your deep exhaustion, you sense that you are ready for deep transformation. You might be feeling sadness, worry, or even anger. All of that is welcome here. You know on some level (even if it feels very, very buried) that on the other side of the struggle there has got to be a new-found sense of calm, confidence, and certainty. And you’re down for the journey.

Pregnancy and parenthood bring up changes in our lives that we never expected, not in a million years. They have brought you exactly to where you are today, and you’re ready to take the next step. I am here to walk with you. I believe that it is a disservice to separate a client’s mind and body wellness from their energetic and spiritual wellness, so my sessions focus on honoring all parts of you.

Life can start to feel better. I am currently offering secure, virtual psychotherapy sessions for all of Maryland. I can’t wait to connect with you.


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About

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Parenting is a spiritual practice. It’s such a big ask of our minds, bodies, and souls. As a therapist who believes in purposeful transformative change, I see how becoming a parent can open us to some of the biggest changes we’ve ever experienced. Within those changes, there is room for a ton of growth. Here, you’ll find warmth, non-judgment, and a place to develop trust that the universe has your back.

I’m Emily. I’m a mom and psychotherapist with a heart for helping clients through the tough parts of life. These pre-parenting and parenting journeys can be challenging, and walking with clients through those times is something I love to do.

Using a variety of techniques (mostly drawing from ACT, IFS, CBT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness), I help clients find their way through:

  • Birth Story Processing
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Panic
  • Perinatal loss
  • Feeling like they’ve lost who they were
  • Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and full of anger

I’m a licensed clinical social worker (MSW from University of Maryland School of Social Work) with a Masters degree in Sociology (University of Maryland, Baltimore County). I’m certified in perinatal mental health. Along with completing the below, I am an intuitive Reiki master practitioner. Bringing energy healing into the therapy space is powerful and supportive.

  • Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)
  • Certificate training in Maternal Mental Health
  • Birth Trauma course
  • Decolonizing Therapy for Black Folk course
  • Certificate training in Mindfulness
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course
  • Training specific to developing intuition and spiritual healing
  • Training on treating the impact of adverse experiences

We proudly donate to The Loveland Foundation, an organization which supports Black women and and girls seeking therapy across the United States.

Services

I offer services to clients all over Maryland using secure video teletherapy!

Paying for therapy is an investment in your wellness.

Session Fees:

  • Initial Session/Evaluation (75-90 minutes): $150
  • Follow-up Sessions (45 minutes): $110
  • Follow-up Sessions (60 minutes): $125

I do not participate with insurance panels, but I provide my clients with receipts/superbills to submit to their insurance companies. I also offer an option for a temporary sliding scale rate if you and your family have concerns about fitting my regular rates into your budget.

You are able to request a Good Faith Estimate detailing the estimated cost of our work together under the No Surprises Act so that you are not caught off guard by any of the expenses associated with us working together.

Notice of Privacy Practices (Updated December 2019)

Contact

Reach out to me at emily@emilysouder.com to book a time for us to talk for 10 or 15 minutes and see if we would work well together!

Resources

General

Healthy New Moms Maryland (Information, Support)

Postpartum Support International (Information, Resources, Support)

The Postpartum Stress Center (Information)

Fertility & Loss

Pineapple Connections: Baltimore (Meet-ups & Virtual Support)

Pregnancy After Loss Support (PALS; Online Support Groups & Resources)

Return to Zero (Resources & Information for Parents, Family Members, and Providers)

Local Providers Dedicated to Supporting Your Wellness

At the Top Wellness (Jessica Harris, LCPC; EMDR & Brainspotting)

Doula KT (Katie Tighe; Spinning Babies)

First Step Chiropractic/Dr. Pam Woodward (Chiropractic Care for Parents & Kids)

Indigo Physiotherapy (Pelvic Physical Therapy, Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki)

Katrina Seidman, RDN, LDN (Registered Dietitian & Intuitive Eating Counselor)

Mamaste Nutrition (Jamie Adams, RDN; Registered Dietitian & Prenatal Yoga Instructor)

Moksha Massage & Wellness (Massage for Pregnancy, Postpartum, Fertility, & Oncology Treatment; Infant Massage)

Motherland Co./Desiree Israel, LCSW-C (Psychotherapy, Herbal Therapy)

Nourish & Align (Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, Tummytime! Method, Babywearing, Breast/Chestfeeding)

The Bloom Collective (Birth & Wellness Providers, Advocacy)

The Breastfeeding Den (Breastfeeding Support)

TruCentered Chiropractic Care/Dr. Bryant Harris (Chiropractic Care for Parents & Kids)