Emma Tasini

Emma Tasini (she/they) is an asjunct professor at Pacific Oaks College and runs a private psychotherapy pratice in Pasadena, CA. They come to this work with a deep commitment to making mental healthcare more accessible and less stigmatized. Emma's path to becoming a therapist was informed by her work in many settings that focused on moments of human connection. From advocacy work with newly arrived refugees, and teaching early childhood education, to working as a birth doula, she has always cared about supporting connection and growing community.

Emma gained their MS in Counseling Psychology at Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles. Initially, she worked as a therapist at Covenant House California, serving unhoused transitional-aged youth (18-25). This strengthened her passion for working with individuals experiencing homelessness. Emma went on to implement a mental health program with Healthcare in Action (HIA), a street medicine team. At HIA, they provided mental health services to folks on the streets of Los Angeles and spoke nationally about making mental healthcare accessible through street-side therapy.

Emma continues to dedicate herself to principles of social justice in her teaching and therapy practice. In addition to my private practice, Emma also serves on the Board of Directors for The Sperm Bank of California and is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Mental Health Professional Group.