I'm here to help your:
Individuals (ages 5+)
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Challenges
- Depression
- Life Transitions (Adolescence to Adulthood, Postpartum, Grief, Etc.)
- Relationship & Family Concerns
- Self-Esteem & Confidence Building
- Stress Management and Coping Skills
- Trauma
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Life Skills & Psychoeducation
Somatic Experiencing
Emma Van Der Spek,
Associate CSW
Background:
Emma van der Spek is a certified social worker. She was born in California and has called many places home, including Utah, the Philippines, and North Carolina. She moved to Price to attend college and has now been a proud resident of Carbon County for over seven years.
Emma is deeply committed to helping individuals and families develop the skills they need to live healthier, happier lives. Whether working with clients or engaging with her community, she finds fulfillment in empowering others to thrive.
Emma enjoys spending time in nature with her dogs, seking out new adventures, and unwinding with good music. Whether it's a spontaneous road trip or a quiet moment in nature, she cherishes the moments that refresh and inspire her.
Education and Work Experience:
Emma earned her bachelor's degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Utah State University. She continued her education at USU, where she completed her master's degree in Social Work.
Therapy Approach:
Emma's therapeutic approach is grounded in a strengths-based framework, focusing on each client's existing resilience and capacity for growth. She incorporates somatic strategies to support regulation and increase self-awareness throughout the therapeutic process.
Emma is committed to trauma-informed care, ethical practice, and working collaboratively with clients to ensure therapy feels safe and supportive. She draws from multiple therapeutic frameworks to best match each client's needs. Her goal is that each client leaves therapy feeling stronger, understood, and capable of positive change.