Tidal water is defined as any coastal body of water (including oceans, seas, bays, and rivers) that rises and falls in a predictable rhythm due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Much like tidal water, our mental health ebbs and flows in response to a variety of lifestyle factors and circumstances. Just as the ocean tides rise and fall each day, Tidewater Counseling stands reliably and predictably with you as life’s difficulties come and go.

Ocean tides serve as a powerful analogy for Tidewater’s approach to anxiety recovery. As one watches the ocean recede from the shore as low tide approaches, there is typically no action that feels necessary - we are bystanders in a gravitational process much larger than ourselves, and we do not attempt to control it. Years of lived experience and clinical expertise have led Emma to believe that the most effective approach to anxiety recovery is to take on this same role of observer, allowing anxious feelings to flow in and out with the same confidence one has in the tides receding and returning. Anxious feelings are temporary - it is our engagement with them and the belief that we must control them that often keeps us stuck in the cycle. Emma will help you learn how to ride out the tides of anxious feelings, obsessive thoughts, and physical symptoms, ultimately building confidence in your ability to let them pass and trust that they will.

If any of the following sound familiar, Tidewater is the place for you:

• you have lived with chronic anxiety for too long and are ready to experience life free from the shackles of fear

• your life feels defined by obsessions, compulsions, perfectionism, or a need for control

• you’re tired of being told to "just breathe” to manage anxiety

• you experience panic attacks or have trouble leaving the house

• traditional talk therapy has not been effective for you

• you feel like you have tried EVERYTHING - meditation, breathing, supplements, meditation, etc. (you will learn at Tidewater that less is often more in terms of anxiety recovery)

• you’re a first-time therapy goer looking for a soft place to land

• you want a therapist who isn’t afraid to be human with you - yes, when appropriate, I’m okay with you getting to know me too

• you’re interested in taking back control of your mental and physical health

• you want a clinician that will connect you to other providers that can explore your physical health in tandem with therapy

• you’re a military child or spouse looking for a therapist that actually GETS it

• … and so much more! come as you are!

Yes! I am happy to offer free fifteen minute consultations for prospective clients. Working with a provider that is a good fit for you is of utmost importance! If you are feeling unsure about therapy, I am happy to answer any questions that may ease your mind.

Yay! I’m so glad that you’re interested in working with me. There are multiple ways you may reach me - to submit a therapy inquiry, please utilize the form in the “Contact & Book” section of this website. I will respond promptly, and from there, we may either set up a free 15-minute consultation or book a therapy intake session.

Additionally, I can be contacted via phone at (850) 820-5388 or via email emma@tidewatercounselingllc.com.

Tidewater Counseling does not accept any commercial insurance plans at this time. However, we will be happy to provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement!

Yes - if you need to cancel your appointment, please do so 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged the full session fee. Reasonable exceptions are made for illnesses or hospitalizations, emergencies, accidents, and any other unexpected or tragic life circumstances. We’re all human!

The holistic referral network includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and other medical professionals that may be able to assist in providing supplemental care or services to Tidewater clients.

These supplemental services often include medication, supplement, and/or nutrition management for clients looking to address their physical health in tandem with their mental health.

Each provider in Tidewater’s referral network is known and trusted to provide genuine, empathetic medical care.

For clients interested in working with one or more medical providers listed in the holistic referral network, Release of Information (ROI) consent forms may be signed to allow Emma to coordinate care with outside medical providers. Signing an ROI is entirely optional, and only suggested for clients interested in receiving collaborative care between providers.

Please note: None of the providers in the holistic referral network are formally affiliated with Tidewater Counseling. When a referral is made to an outside medical provider, care, scheduling, and billing will be handled solely by that provider and/or their external practice.