Beyond her core specialties, Emma assesses children experiencing trauma and provides thoughtful evaluation for multi-cultural/multi-racial families, adoptive families, and those with complex family systems. Her commitment to working thoughtfully around issues of diversity—including culture, race, gender, sexuality, and neurodiversity—ensures that assessments are culturally responsive and aligned with each family's values and experiences.

What distinguishes Emma's work is her deep attention to family and cultural values. During assessments, she takes time to understand what's important to each family, ensuring that reports and recommendations are meaningful and applicable within their unique context. Her approach recognizes that effective support must honor both the child's individual needs and the family's cultural framework.

Emma's collaborative model extends to the children themselves. She talks with them about their understanding of the assessment process and explores what they want to know about themselves, fostering moments of curiosity and self-understanding throughout the evaluation. Her goal is for assessment to be not just informative but therapeutic, setting the stage for positive change.

With parents, Emma aims to deepen understanding of their child's unique abilities and the underlying reasons for challenges, while providing clear, actionable steps for supporting their child's learning and growth. Her recommendations are specific and practical, addressing needs at home, school, and with outside providers as appropriate.

Outside of her clinical work, Emma enjoys running, cooking, and baking.