Seattle Reproductive Psychotherapy Therapists
Emma Summer, LMHC, MAT, PMH-C
Founder, therapist, supervisor
Emma is the founder of Seattle Reproductive Psychotherapy, a therapist supporting women and couples during the reproductive season, and a consultant for organizations and other providers who support families. She specializes in reproductive mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and is Perinatal Mental Health certified (PMH-C) by Postpartum Support International. Emma is certified in both individual and couples Emotion Focused Therapy (EFIT, EFCT) and is also an Art of Holding provider, a Circle of Security facilitator, a facilitated attunement (FAN) provider and a certified grief care professional. Emma is also the only Washington state provider on the Donor Conceived Competency registry.
Emma’s style is warm and conversational. She is attachment oriented and implements interventions from several relational theories (Emotion Focused, Interpersonal Neurobiology) and also integrates evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies. Emma focuses on mindful self-compassion as the organizing structure for emerging motherhood.
Emma specializes in intrusive/scary thoughts, infertility, pregnancy and postpartum anxiety, maternal anger/rage, role transition and grief and loss.
From Emma: “I focus on strengths and resilience and see therapy not just as a tool to solve life’s problems but as a foundation for growth that provides an opportunity for wholeness and self-discovery.”
Sara Kenny, LICSW, PMH-C
Therapist, EMDR provider
Sara is a Perinatal Mental Health certified (PMH-C) therapist providing compassionate care to mothers and birthing people that are dealing with anxiety, depression, and the complex stressors that parenthood can bring.
Sara specializes in treating Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and supports mothers struggling with anxiety, OCD, and depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She is skilled in multiple interventions and integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) based on client needs and goals. Sara also understands that trauma can accompany the birthing experience - with her training in EMDR she can provide this treatment to those finding that they need more than traditional talk therapy.
From Sara: “The journey to and through parenthood can be filled with questions and worries. I will provide you the supportive space and tools you need as you navigate this path.”