Many of the clients I work with are used to carrying a lot. They are thoughtful, responsible, and deeply committed to the people and responsibilities in their lives. From the outside, they often appear capable and successful. Internally, they may be navigating anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, grief, perfectionism, chronic symptoms, or major life transitions.
As a therapist, I help clients better understand the relationship between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and nervous systems. Together, we work to develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a more sustainable way of moving through life's challenges.
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My interest in this work is both professional and personal
Like many people, I have experienced periods of stress and overwhelm that deepened my understanding of how closely connected our minds and bodies can be. Those experiences strengthened my commitment to helping others build a more compassionate and supportive relationship with themselves.
I believe meaningful change happens when we learn to listen inward with curiosity rather than judgment. Therapy offers a space to do exactly that.
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Emily Frumkin, LCSW
why a falling leaf?
The falling leaf reflects our natural tendency to resist change and hold on tight when things feel uncertain. It offers a gentle reminder that we don’t have to cling so fiercely to feel safe.
When a leaf releases from the branch, it drifts and lands softly. And even as it breaks down into the soil beneath, it becomes something new. In the same way, when we learn to tune in and release old patterns, we create space for healing, new pathways, and growth.
Why Mind-Body?
When stress, anxiety, or pain become chronic, the nervous system is often caught in patterns of protection. Mind-body approaches draw on the science of neuroplasticity to help the brain and body develop new pathways of safety, connection, and resilience. Within the safety of a strong therapeutic relationship, the nervous system knows how to intelligently unwind, creating greater capacity for healing, growth, and lasting change.
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The first step doesn't have to be overwhelming. Reach out to schedule a consultation, and we'll talk about what you're looking for, answer your questions, and see whether working together feels like the right next step.
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Education, Training & Experience
My clinical experience spans medical, educational, nonprofit, and private practice settings, where I've had the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through grief, chronic illness, emotional challenges, life transitions, and periods of significant stress.
Most recently, I served as a Supervisor and Lead Therapist at Child Therapy Center of Los Angeles. I completed my clinical training at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where I worked with pediatric oncology patients and their families, and at OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center, where I completed the organization's grief intensive certification program.
My work is grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy and informed by specialized training in mind-body approaches, nervous system regulation, grief, child and adolescent mental health, and perinatal mental health. I draw from both cognitive and somatic approaches to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful change.
Advanced Training & Certifications
Additional Professional Highlights
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #102002)
- Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International
- Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist (CYMHS)
- Certified Mind-Body Coach, Sarno x Sachs Solution
- DIRFloortime® Level 1 Therapist
- OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center Intensive Training
Advanced Training & Certifications
- American Cancer Society Grant Recipient in Clinical Oncology Social Work at the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology
- Dean's Leadership Scholarship Recipient, University of Southern California
- Contributing collaborator on an interdisciplinary project exploring the therapeutic effects of art on chronic pain and illness, later published by Oxford University Press
