Dr. Emery
Hello! I’m Dr. Emery Ayers-Greenidge, a Licensed Psychologist, Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, and trained in Clinical Hypnosis. I’ve spent nearly 20 years working as a mental health clinician and consultant, and over that time one truth has guided me: resilience grows when we stop identifying with what feels broken and return to the parts of us that have always endured.
Through my practice, matriARC, I specialize in women’s reproductive and post-reproductive mental wellness. Women do not experience these reproductive transitions in isolation. Many of the clients I work with carry significant responsibility in their families, workplaces, and communities. As women move through their reproductive life, internal changes often intersect with professional pressure, relational complexity, and expectations to remain steady and high functioning. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of these layers, and respond with clarity rather than self-doubt or reactivity. My approach blends depth-oriented psychotherapy with integrative tools such as hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and energy psychology techniques, with a healthy helping of practical interventions to ground things into practice.
I wear the title of psychologist, but what really brought me into this field, and what keeps me here, is a deep curiosity about being human. I don’t approach therapy as an expert looking in from the outside. I see myself as another human, who like you, is also trying to live life well and makes mistakes along the way.
Outside of my clinical work, I’m endlessly curious about the bigger questions of life. I love exploring topics like idealism, spirituality, and consciousness. I find joy in nature, accomplishing as many errands as possibly by foot, dancing in my kitchen with my family, drinking lots of bubble water and connecting playfully with two legged and four legged souls. My taste in podcasts range from The Mel Robbins Podcast to Pulling the Thread with Elise Loehnen to Bananas.
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If you’re thinking we’d click, the best way to find out is to reach out. My hope is that in our work together, you’ll find a space that feels safe, real, and deeply supportive of your evolution.
Meet me!
Finding the right therapist isn’t easy. Words on a page can only say so much, and what matters most in therapy is the connection you feel. To make that first step a little easier, I’ve created a short video so you can get a glimpse of me as a person, not just a profile. If you feel a spark of recognition or comfort, we can follow up with a complimentary phone consultation to see whether we’re a good fit.
Music: « A Day to Remember » from Bensound.com
My Philosophy
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At matriARC, I believe therapy is less about fixing what is “wrong” and more about remembering what is already whole. Many of the women I work with have lived as the strong one, the dependable one, the caretaker, or the high performer. On the outside, they appear to have it all together, but inside they often feel depleted, anxious, or quietly longing for deeper connection with themselves, with their bodies, and with others.
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I also know, from my own lived experience, that coming to therapy is vulnerable. Opening up about the very parts of yourself you’ve learned to hide can feel both relieving and terrifying. You might even wonder whether your therapist will think poorly of you. Here’s the truth: I don’t stand outside the human condition, analyzing it from a distance. I’m in it too. I don’t see myself as separate from the foibles, the questions, or the tender spots of being human. That shared humanity fuels my curiosity, keeps me humble, and helps me hold space for yours.
Here’s where my personality becomes part of the work: I’m warm, candid, and deeply curious. I’m also professional and grounded, with a well-timed sense of humor. I don’t just say you’re human and resilient; I hold that belief in how I listen, how I respond, and how I show up with you. Patients and colleagues often describe me as patient and kind, authentic and professional, playful yet respectful. That balance helps create a space that feels both safe and real.
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My approach to therapy is attuned, collaborative, and relational. I see the therapeutic relationship as a living laboratory: a space where you can challenge old assumptions about yourself and others, experiment with new ways of being, and finally feel what it’s like to be deeply understood. I hold people’s struggles as both nature and nurture, shaped by a call and response to our families, friendships, cultures, and systems. That means therapy with me is not one-size-fits-all. Instead, I draw on an eclectic mix of evidence-based practices, including but not limited to hypnotherapy, mindfulness, energy psychology and interpersonal psychology. With many tools at my disposal, I'm able to tailor treatment to your unique needs.
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I have expertise across many areas of mental health, including self-esteem, relationships, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, reproductive mental health, menopause, and major life transitions. But I don’t define people by their diagnoses or symptoms. I see you as a whole, dynamic person. My role is to help you see that you are not your struggles, to reconnect you with your innate strengths, and to equip you with practical tools for healing and growth.
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Ultimately, therapy with me is about depth, honesty, and realignment. Many of my clients are women who have carried so much for so long that they’ve lost track of their own needs. Working together is an invitation to lay that weight down, rediscover your inner rhythm, and reclaim your joy, your presence, and your sovereignty.
Learning and Growth
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My commitment to growth and learning is both personal and professional. I didn’t come to psychology because I had it all figured out; I came because I don’t see myself as separate from the vulnerabilities and quirks of being human. Like anyone, I know what it means to wrestle with questions, to stumble, to search for meaning, and to grow through challenge. That shared humanity fuels my curiosity and keeps me deeply engaged in this work.
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For me, continuing education isn’t just about meeting requirements. It’s about staying alive in the work and honoring the trust my clients place in me. I regularly pursue opportunities that expand both my knowledge and my capacity to show up fully for the people I serve. My training includes specialized study in Reproductive Mental Health and Clinical Hypnosis, as well as certification in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International, which requires annual renewal and ongoing training. Because I am especially passionate about supporting women through the entire reproductive and post-reproductive lifespan, I am also an active member of The Menopause Society, where I stay connected to cutting-edge, evidence-based research on midlife transitions.
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I believe that doing my own inner work is essential to showing up fully for the people I serve. I seek my own therapy to stay grounded, honest, and connected to my self-healing. This allows me to meet my patients from a place of presence and to model what it means to practice self-care.
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My learning also happens in community. I actively participate in clinical consultation. Meeting regularly with colleagues provides space for collaboration, feedback, and growth, helping me to refine my skills, challenge assumptions, and bring fresh perspectives into my work.​
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What this means for my clients is simple: when you sit with me, you’re with someone who is always learning, through study, through lived experience, and through ongoing dialogue with trusted colleagues. I bring fresh research and evidence-based tools into our work, but I also bring humility, humor, and reverent curiosity. My ongoing learning isn’t about standing apart as the “expert.” It’s about walking beside you, as another human committed to growth, offering care that is informed, compassionate, and deeply real.
To learn more about my education, training and experience, please click here. I am licensed in the State of Maryland to practice Psychology (Maryland Psychologist License No. 06210).
