Emma Sargeant
Clinical Intern
“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”
– Audre Lorde
Provides
- Individual Therapy
Specializations
- LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy
- Neurodivergence-affirming therapy
- Depression and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Attachment
- Trauma recovery
- Exploration of cultural identities
- Health at Every Size (HAES)/size-inclusive therapy
Certifications
- BFA in Modern Dance, University of Utah
- BA in Gender Studies, University of Utah
My Approach
Desiring connection and authenticity is profoundly human. When our past experiences create beliefs that something is inherently wrong with us or that we are deficient, we can flounder in the present. I enjoy working with clients who want to improve relationships, bolster their sense of self, and address the deep emotional wounds that lead to loneliness, self-hatred, depression, anxiety, and more. I am particularly passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ clients and those who are interested in investigating how their cultural identity impacts how they show up in the world. I also practice from a neurodivergence-affirming lens, which means that I view psychological differences as part of the rich diversity of human experience.
As an interpersonally and multiculturally oriented therapist, I approach the therapeutic relationship as a conduit for change. This means that we will explore what you are experiencing in session – emotionally, relationally, physically, mentally – to create changes that you can translate to your life. I primarily use aspects of Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and parts work to help clients explore their patterns and grow.
About Emma Sargent
I have always felt drawn to disciplines that blend self-investigation, connection with others, and using our imagination to craft futures that feel worthwhile. From a young age, I studied dance and musical theatre as a way to satiate my inner weirdo’s need to feel seen and accepted. After having a transformative experience in my personal therapy, I realized that witnessing others’ stories, hardships, and triumphs was calling to me.
Prior to my graduate studies, I worked with individuals experiencing PTSD, substance use disorders, psychosis, mania, and suicidal ideation in an inpatient setting. While I felt deeply aligned with bearing witness to patients bravely confronting their pain, I craved the longer-lasting relationships offered by outpatient therapy.
When I’m not providing therapy, I enjoy dabbling in artistic practices (current favorites include singing, guitar, and crochet). I also love a good long hike in the southern Utah desert, animals of all kinds, magical realism in fiction, and engaging in general tomfoolery with my friends.
