about emma smith, phd
Individual:
45 Minute Session: $225
60 Minute Session: $300
75 Minute Session: $375
Fees & Payment
Sessions are available at standard rates, with limited sliding scale spots for clients demonstrating financial need. For couples, our intake package includes one 60-minute joint session and two individual 45-minute sessions with each partner.
Payment Methods
Payment is due at the time of service. We accept:
All major credit cards
HSA/FSA cards
Venmo
PayPal
Secure credit card payments through our client portal (powered by Stripe)
Note: We do not process ACH transfers at this time. Discounted couple rates are not eligible for insurance reimbursement.
Cancellation Policy
We require 48 hours' notice for cancellations. Late cancellations (less than 48 hours before appointment time) will incur the full session fee, charged to your card on file.
At our discretion and schedule permitting, we may offer the opportunity to reschedule within the same business week to avoid the cancellation fee. However, if the rescheduled appointment is also canceled, the full fee from the original session will be charged.
Couples:
Couples Intake Package*: $730
45 Minute Session: $250
60 Minute Session: $330
75 Minute Session: $416
Intensives:
Full-day and half-day intensives are also available for established clients based on specific needs. Please talk to your provider to schedule.
Depth Meets Experience
With advanced certifications in trauma, sex therapy, and couples counseling, Dr. Emma blends evidence-based methods with philosophical insight to help you explore what truly matters.
“I help clients shed their old narratives and explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and experiencing, even if they already have a lot on their plate. My clients want to address sexual and/or religious trauma, heal from burnout and rekindle connections in their intimate relationships."
A Space for Growth
At Soliloquie, you’ll find a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can unpack your story and uncover pathways to connection, trust, and self-discovery.
Purpose Beyond Healing
Emma’s work is grounded in existential philosophy, guiding clients to not only heal but also to create lives that feel purposeful, aligned, and deeply fulfilling.
I hired my first mentor to help condense time and scale my business fast.
My NYC apartment was ready to be moved into, right from my vision board.
Emma J. Smith, PhD, LPC, LCPC, CST, CCTP, CTCT (she/her), invites you to a space where healing becomes a transformative journey. With expertise in trauma, intimacy, and relationships, Smith helps high-achieving individuals and couples rediscover connection, clarity, and confidence. At Soliloquie, every story is honored, and every step forward is a bold act of self-discovery. Let’s create a path that aligns with the life you deserve.
Redefining Growth, Trust, and Connection
Healing begins when we hold our past with compassion and create space to rewrite our story.
Dr. Emma J. Smith (LPC, LCPC, CST, CCTP, CTCT (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor and certified trauma and sex therapist dedicated to helping professionals and couples rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and embrace meaningful change. With expertise in evidence-based practices like EMDR and Gottman Principles, she pairs clinical methods with a unique philosophical approach to foster growth and alignment.
Now based in Nashville’s iconic Music Row, Emma serves clients both in person and virtually, providing personalized care tailored to their unique needs. Through her therapy practice, workshops, and podcast, The Intimate Philosopher, she empowers individuals to rewrite their narratives and build lives rooted in connection and purpose.
Guiding high-achievers and couples toward growth, healing, and authentic relationships.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Tennessee - (LPC-MHSP) Lic. No. 7400
Texas - Lic. No. 72052
Virginia - Lic. No. 0701008031
DC - Lic. No. PRC15436
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Maryland - Lic. No. LC10930
Certifications
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Certified Transgender Care Therapist (CTCT)
Advanced Trainings
Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy
EMDR - Level 1
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Gottman Method - Level 1
Imago Therapy
Licensure &
Certifications
Fees
Individuals:
45 Minute Session: $225
60 Minute Session: $300
75 Minute Session: $375
Intensives:
Full-day and half-day intensives are also available for established clients based on specific needs. Please talk to your provider to schedule.
Couples:
Couples Intake Package*: $730
45 Minute Session: $250
60 Minute Session: $330
75 Minute Session: $416
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