About Emery
I am very passionate when it comes to helping people realize their dreams in sustainable ways. Doing this, supporting the unique journey each person envisions while balancing all that is possible with what is possible in this moment, is inspiring! Taking the small glow of an idea, that is often a hesitant hope, and turning it into the enthusiastic joyful vision it can be is unendingly rewarding.
I have a special knack for working with psychotherapists and creative arts therapists, but have been mentoring a diverse range of professionals since 2009. I focus on taking a highly individualized approach to entrepreneurship. Private practice, group practices, limited liability company's, freelancing, and contracting have as many manifestations as the number of people bringing them into existence. My job is to offer a guided journey that brings together creativity, business skills, and self-confidence, allowing an individual's authentic vision to manifest in the world. I want you to be you and use the wisdom I have cultivated over the years to find your way. 
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About Firefly & Phoenix
Firefly & Phoenix came into being as I looked for a metaphor or visual way to describe the journey into self-employment. My psychotherapy group practice is called Water & Stone and all the imagery (waterfalls, rushing waters surrounding rocks, calm pools, stacked stones, droplets, rainbows, etc.) fit with what it's like to be in therapy, so I wanted an equally flexible, yet powerful metaphor for this company. The name “Firefly & Phoenix” captures the vision of light (small spark to blazing sun) and energy (inkling of an idea to rippling expansiveness) that comes with building a private practice, growing a company, and all the possibilities when creating something out of nothing. I picture the small blinking light of The Firefly as that initial hint of an idea. Something small and quiet that comes and goes. If you've ever seen a field full of fireflies it is breathtaking! The community lighting up as they communicate and share information. The light fluctuates, ignites others, and grows. Truly mesmerizing! The Phoenix is fiery, energetic, and wise! As things get going it takes bravery and spirit to move into this work. The exciting moments of chaos or stepping into the unknown combined with the hope of reinventing and new beginnings when something inevitably shifts or ends. It's a practice, letting go of old ideas as new ones present themselves in order to stay true to your core purpose and evolve in new ways. The people who do this are the trailblazers, innovators, and leaders. It doesn't matter the size of the practice and it takes all sorts of humans to put things out into the world that help others. There is no prescribed personality that makes this successful. Each person, no matter their demeanor or skillset, has strengths they can cultivate to build the work they want to be doing in the world as the Phoenix. |
Complimentary Phone Call
I would love to speak with you to see what feels like a good fit for where you are on your journey.
Just reach out, tell me a little about yourself and we can schedule a 15 min call to get you going.
No commitment to do anything and I really look forward to hearing about your dream practice!
Just reach out, tell me a little about yourself and we can schedule a 15 min call to get you going.
No commitment to do anything and I really look forward to hearing about your dream practice!