You weren't supposed
to carry this alone.
Compassionate therapy for parents navigating birth trauma, NICU stays, postpartum anxiety, and the invisible weight of raising a medically complex child. Emily Newland, LCSW — virtual sessions throughout Utah.
9+ five-star reviews · Insurance accepted · New clients welcome
New clients in Utah · Insurance accepted · Flexible scheduling
Some experiences don't have easy words.
Emily created this practice for the parents who are holding things that are too heavy, too complicated, and too real to explain to someone who hasn't been there.
Your birth didn't go the way you imagined — and you can't stop replaying it.
The NICU changed you. And nobody around you really understands how.
Your child has medical needs that consume everything — including you.
You look like you're functioning. But inside, you're exhausted and barely holding on.
Everyone thinks you should be "over it" by now. You're not sure you ever will be.
You love your baby deeply — and you're still struggling. Both things are true.
Postpartum anxiety has made you feel like a stranger in your own life.
You're terrified of being pregnant again after everything you've been through.
You've spent a long time holding this.
Therapy is where you finally get to put some of it down.
Here's what working with Emily looks like.
You feel genuinely seen
Not just heard — truly seen. Emily's specialty is the experiences that are hard to put into words. She won't ask you to explain what a NICU is or why birth trauma is real.
Your nervous system starts to heal
Using EMDR, we work with your brain and body to process trauma that talk therapy alone can't always reach — so traumatic memories stop running in the background of your daily life.
You find yourself again
Not just coping, not just surviving — actually feeling like yourself. Present for your child, connected to your partner, and no longer carrying this alone.
A therapist who understands this world from the inside.
Emily Newland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah specializing in birth trauma, NICU experiences, postpartum anxiety, and families navigating medically complex children. She uses EMDR, CBT, and attachment-based therapy tailored to where you actually are.
Therapy for the hardest seasons of parenthood.
If you've ever felt like your experience was too specific, too complicated, or too hard to explain — you've found the right place.
Birth Trauma & Postpartum
For moms and dads struggling after birth didn't go as planned, or navigating postpartum depression and anxiety. You don't have to white-knuckle through this.
NICU & Medical Family Trauma
For parents navigating a child's serious illness, NICU stays, or medical diagnosis. Your grief and fear are real — and they deserve real support.
Pregnancy After Trauma
Fear, hypervigilance, and grief can make subsequent pregnancies feel impossible. Therapy helps you navigate hope and terror at the same time.
EMDR for Birth Trauma
A powerful, evidence-based approach to processing traumatic birth memories so they stop running in the background of your daily life.
Anxiety & Depression
Evidence-based therapy that goes deeper than symptom management — toward understanding and lasting change.
Caregiver Burnout
Years of hypervigilance and putting everyone first depletes you. You deserve support too — not just coping strategies to keep going.
What it feels like to work with Emily.
"She is a wonderful listener who makes you feel heard. I leave each session feeling empowered."
"Sessions with Emily feel like working through challenges with a trusted friend — warm, personable, and incredibly empathetic. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where I feel truly seen."
"The EMDR sessions we've done together have made a significant difference in my progress. Truly grateful for her expertise and compassionate approach."
Questions people ask before reaching out.
It's okay to have doubts. Here are the things people most often wonder about before booking their first call.
You've been strong long enough.
Let someone help.
A free 15-minute call. No paperwork, no pressure. Just a conversation to see if we're a good fit.