Emma Earnest, LMSW

Emma Earnest

Emma Earnest brings a unique “whole-person” perspective to therapy, rooted in the understanding that the body often carries what the mind cannot express. Her approach is shaped by a 15-year career as a performer, which she transitioned into a decade of dedicated work in the mental health field. This background gives her a profound, intuitive lens into how emotions manifest physically.

Emma specializes in Somatic Therapy, Nervous System Regulation, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Her goal is to help clients move beyond traditional talk therapy and into deep, embodied healing. Whether you are navigating clinical mental health symptoms or the physical toll of chronic stress and burnout, Emma’s approach is both collaborative and creative. She utilizes a diverse toolkit, including guided physical movement, meditation, breath work, and integration, to help you break free from “survival mode” and rediscover your inherent capacity to thrive.

Publications

Ages

Adult (ages 18+)

Locations

Bethesda

Services

Adult Therapy | Somatic Therapy

Provider Types

Therapist

Areas of Special Interest

ADD/ADHD | Addiction/Substance Use Disorders | BDSM/Kink | breath work | CBT | Energy Work | IFS | Meditation | Mindfulness | Mindfulness and Meditation | Mood and Anxiety Disorders | Neuro-somatic therapy | Polyamory | Psychedelic Integration | Somatic Therapy | Spirituality | Truama-Informed
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