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Dr. Emma Nowicki is a Clinical Psychologist in Washington, DC with extensive experience working with adults as they navigate a broad spectrum of concerns, including relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, family dynamics, and identity development. She specializes in working with lawyers, helping them recover from burnout and lead a well-rounded life.
Dr. Nowicki's integrative therapy style is grounded in psychodynamic theory and incorporates relational techniques as well as client-centered therapeutic approaches. In sessions, she values collaboration and strives to help her clients reach their goals through individually-tailored therapeutic interventions. Dr. Nowicki is also committed to affirming diversity and providing culturally sensitive treatment, and she encourages conversations about diversity within the therapy room. She takes a stance of cultural humility and continual self-reflection.
For therapy sessions, Dr. Nowicki partners with a therapy dog in training, Carlie. Carlie offers her patients unconditional love, comfort, and reasons to laugh.
Dr. Nowicki graduated with distinction from Boston College, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She later earned her Master’s and Doctorate degrees from George Washington University. She completed her postdoctoral work at Georgetown University’s Counseling and Psychiatric Service, where she developed her clinical expertise working with undergraduate and law students. As a PSYPACT-licensed psychologist, Dr. Nowicki is able to provide remote therapy services to clients across 42 states.
Years of Experience: 6 years
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally
Small steps make a big difference. Start by connecting with Emma Nowicki today.