Meet Emily Grace DeMars | Mental Health Therapist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Emily Grace DeMars and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Emily Grace, what principle do you value most?
I think the value that matters to me most is authenticity. Some of my very first memories of my mother is her teaching me to always be authentic and give all that I can, when I can, to everything in life. She has always made me believe in the power of doing your best while being authentic and not compromising yourself to do it. My mother has always been an individual that prides herself on being genuine and establishing the same value in us, which I hold dear to me heart. I think this authenticity has brought me to be where I am today and shows up in the way I present myself, my personal relationships, and with my clients.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
To get where I am today has been something I have put my all into since I was 16, and I’m not 23 and stepping into the role. I began taking college courses when I was 16 and still in high school, following this throughout my undergraduate degree worked two jobs or maintained an internship and a job while going to school. I somehow managed to still graduate with honors and get accepted into my dream graduate program here in Denver. Graduate school was a challenge that I thought I was prepared for, but definitely pushed me in ways I did not anticipate. I grew a lot from it. I have wanted to work in a helping profession role since I was young, and to get to finally be on the cusp of what I had worked so hard for for so long was surreal. So many sleepless nights, missing events or socializing due to studying or being at work, moving across the country away from everyone I had known. I sacrificed a lot for my education to lead into a career I was proud of. As graduation loomed near, the panic of school was coming to a close. I questioned a lot during that period about my identify. So much of who I was for so long was tied up in being a student, and I was about to step away from that. At the perfect time, I found Lola & Me Therapy. I remember parking my car for my interview and having a sense of clarity and peace walking in. It felt right. I would love to paint a beautiful picture of once I started working after graduation, all the previous feelings of fear went away, however, that’s not true. But what is true, is that I am human and still have those experiences sometimes. I am beginning my career and stepping into a new chapter and identify in my life I have not experienced before. But I have a wonderful support group between my personal and professional relationships to encourage me through this transition. Lola & Me Therapy has given me the opportunity to begin this chapter and I can go to my boss and my coworkers with my needs and find immediate support and encouragement. To get where I am today has been an uphill battle for a long time, but I’m finally beginning to summit the first mountain and it feels so good.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
When I think of my favorite parts in the city, a couple places come to mind. My go to places that I love to grab a bite or a drink are The Golden Mill in Golden, Prost Brewery, and my favorite little bar with the best pickle shots FuNugyz. To get some time outdoors, I definitely make a drive up to Estes Park if it’s a day trip. If we have more time on the itinerary, a camping trip out to Leadville is a must! One of my favorite ways to spend weekends is to get out of the city and take my dog on a camping trip. I personally love going to the farmer’s market on the weekend too, and Denver has so many to chose from, so definitely adding that to the list. I think depending on the season, catching a Nuggets or Rockies game is a must. I personally love having a beer and eating ball park food while watching a game. If there’s no game going on, there’s always a concert to snag tickets too! Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten to explore Denver much beyond that due to being in school, but I know there is a lot to offer outside of that which I can’t wait to see!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
When I think of who has supported me to get here, I think of the countless tears I have shed over the years to get here and I think of those that have been there to always answer my call, hold my hand, go get ice cream with me, or help me take a step back and remind myself why I was doing what I was doing. There are so many individuals that I was lucky to have in my corner through all the effort to get here today. My family since day one has been rooting for me and supporting me through every challenging class, friendship, move, decision, and accidental mid-afternoon nap. My family has always been my biggest cheerleaders. But my family is also those that aren’t blood, but have been there with me. From the most supportive partner (and his family too), to friends that had no clue what I was doing but were so excited to watch me do it, to bosses that helped me study while on the clock, and to professors or classmates that gave me patience and courage to keep trying. I want to give a shoutout, and the biggest thank you, I can to you all. I look back and know I could have never done it without you all. All my love, thank you.

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