Emily Heimberger | Austin, TX | Luminary Counseling

Emily Heimberger (She/Her)

MA, LPC-Associate, EMDR Trained, Group Services Coordinator

You’ve survived by disconnecting. Let’s gently find your way back.

You might be navigating adulthood looking “fine” on the outside, but internally you feel miles away or fragmented. Maybe you feel like you’re living on autopilot, watching your life happen rather than actually being in it. Or perhaps you notice a constant, low-grade hum of anxiety that keeps you in perpetual survival mode; always scanning for danger, unable to truly rest or feel safe in your own skin.

Whether you’re seeking therapy for the first time or you’ve tried talk therapy before and still feel stuck, you might be realizing that you can’t just think your way into feeling better. Your logical brain knows you’re safe now, but your nervous system hasn’t caught up. It’s still operating on a script written years ago, keeping you braced for a threat that’s no longer there.

I offer a space that is, first and foremost, deeply human and relational. My style is warm, authentic, and attuned. I’m not here to fix you or rush you through a protocol. I’m here to meet you exactly where you are and to welcome all the different parts of your experience with curiosity and zero judgment.

We move at your pace. Prioritizing safety and stabilization, I use a specialized approach of EMDR, parts work, and somatic therapy to help your nervous system learn that it’s finally okay to come out of survival mode.

You don’t have to carry this alone anymore. If you’re ready to gently find your way back to yourself, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.

Specializations

Anxiety and Chronic Stress
Attachment Wounds
Dissociation
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
IFS (Internal Family Systems) / Parts Work
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care
Somatic & Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD

Populations of Interest

Adults
Cycle-Breakers (Individuals changing intergenerational family patterns)
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
LGBTQ+ Individuals
Multicultural/Minority Populations
Trauma Survivors
Individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Therapy Veterans (Individuals feeling stuck or plateaued in their healing)

Fees

$120 - $140 per 50-minute Individual Therapy

Delivery Method of Services and Languages Spoken

I offer in-person sessions at our Austin office and virtual therapy for clients throughout Texas.
Services are provided in English.

Favorite Quote, Movie, Book, or TV Show

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” — Carl Rogers

Personal Identities

As an Asian American and child of an immigrant, I bring a deeply culturally humble lens to my work. I understand the nuance of navigating intersectional identities and the complex weight of intergenerational family expectations.

Educational and Work Background

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Liberty University
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences | Mississippi State University

Licensure & Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate | Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S
EMDR Trained | Currently pursuing full Certification

Specialized Clinical Training

Advanced EMDR for Complex Trauma
IFS-Informed EMDR
Dissociation & Complex Trauma Theory and Intervention
Advanced LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy & Trauma Recovery

Hobbies or Personal Interests

Outside of the therapy room, my favorite hobby is… having hobbies! I have a deep curiosity for learning new things and love the process of being a beginner at a new craft or skill. When I’m not diving into a new project, you can find me getting lost in a good fantasy novel, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and taking Lagree classes.

Why Did you Become a Therapist?

I came to this work through my own healing journey. I know firsthand that recovering from trauma isn’t a straight line. It’s a complex, unfolding process that takes time. I became a therapist because I experienced how transformative it is to simply not be alone in that process. I view therapy not as a place where I “fix” you, but as a space where I walk alongside you, offering the safety, compassion, and deep understanding of someone who truly gets the terrain.