Our story
Relationship-Centered Consultation
We believe the process determines the outcome. In our consultation services, we practice enhancing relationship-centered care, empathic practices and humanized workplaces.
Focused on what’s important to you
EM Consulting Consultants elicit what is most important to you and your organization and help you navigate the best way to get there.
Meet the team
Like all high performing teams, we love to work together. This means you get the best services.
Holly Hughes
LCSW, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULT
Deep experience from the ground up- from clinical care & integrated care systems to health plans & public policy.
Mary Rainwater
LCSW, CONSULTANT
Seasoned expertise in integrated care policy, payment and legislation; foundation and health plan savvy.
Sam Fernandez
LCSW, LOVE IS MEDICINE
Co-creator of EM Consulting’s most popular Train the Facilitator Courses, leads by example in teaching empathic presence and communication.
Lizzie Horevitz
PHD, LCSW, CHIEF BH OFFICER
IBH leader in California; experienced Trauma Informed Systems thought leader.
Cecilia Ruezga
LCSW, CONSULTANT
Practice coaching, parenting support, clinical services and supportive learning and development facilitator.
Erica Palmer
LCSW
Co-creator of EM Consulting’s resources and tools; writer, editor, organizer and clinician.
Rachel Gates
PSYD
Empathic, resilience-focused clinical services and Trauma-Informed Care consultation.
Alli Moreno
PROJECT & TEAM MANAGER
Practices true strength-based coaching, program development & project management; workplace culture thought leader.
Saleena Gupte
DrPH, CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH
Experienced integrated care consultant; Integrative Medicine Practitioner; Holistic Behavoral Health and Wellness Coach
Healthy equity is the foundation to all the work we do.
Equity and empathy are inextricably linked. Equitable access, quality of care and health outcomes; are not possible without ensuring everyone has access to non-judgmental, empathic care, from reception to exam room.
Our Process
How we work with you
Aligning with your goals
We dig in with you, to make sure we understand what you want for your project, initiative or organization.
Establish a plan and measures
We collaborate with you to discuss strategies and
how we will measure success.
Execute, communicate and measure
We hit the ground running, communicating how and when works best for your team.