Emily Petersdorff

Advanced Practice Social Worker

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“I support my clients in reclaiming their peace and joy after trauma, abuse, and mental health struggles, helping them connect to their inner light.”

I create a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for you to process your feelings and heal from the past. Anxiety, trauma, and other mental health struggles can be extremely difficult to manage and can take a lot of the joy away from life.  My goal as a therapist is to help you reclaim your power, peace, and joy again amidst struggles, so that you can feel confident about your future.

My Approach to Our Work

My therapy style is relational, relaxed, and holistic; I adapt my sessions to meet your needs! I would love to support you in creating a safe space to allow for healing, growth, and transformation.

I believe that everyone deserves to seek peace and light in their life, and I would love to accompany you on your journey.

When I am not at work I love to create art/crafts, take care of my plants, hang out at the library/ coffee shop, spend time with my cats, or go hiking! 

I use a variety of different techniques and modalities including:

  • Brainspotting & Body-based Therapies

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems

  • ERP (Exposure Response Prevention)

  • Strengths-based

  • Emily works with individuals 16+.

    I work with individuals (mainly women) primarily in these areas:

    • Trauma & Complex Trauma

    • PTSD & cPTSD

    • Anxiety

    • Perfectionism & People Pleasing

    • OCD

    • Sexual Abuse

    • Chronic Pain

    • Master’s of Social Work Degree from Aurora University

    • Brainspotting Phase 1 & Phase 2 Trained

    • Exposure-Based Therapy Trained from NOCD

    • Private pay fee: $125/55 minute session

      Insurance accepted: Advocate Aurora, Aetna, CCHP Medicaid, iCare Medicaid, Straight Medicaid, and United Healthcare Medicaid

      *Anthem & Dean Medicaid coming soon

    • Availability in-person in Wauwatosa and virtually throughout Wisconsin

    • Offers evening availability

Book a free consultation with me