I am a licensed therapist in New York with over 20 years of professional Social Work experience from Fordham University with a Masters Graduate degree. I have conducted therapy in English/Spanish. I have worked in Hospitals, Mental Health Clinics, Detox Addiction Clinic. I have a broad knowledge of diverse techniques with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem-Solving Skills, Interactive Play Therapy and Spirituality Modalities. The patient/client population consisted of small children, adolescents and adult population.
My approach is to listen to your inner most thoughts and feelings with gentle guidance to help you process emotions using several different coping strategies.. We can review how you react to certain situations, and explore the best possible solution. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming obstacles that challenge you. Taking the first step, to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. You are the narrator of your life. I am here to support you in this very exciting next chapter of your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW-R 024490
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She is a wonderful person. I feel heard and seen. She’s very patient as well. And she goes above and beyond in taking time to understand me. She also sends me modules or tests that help me improve. And she knows exactly what to work on with me because she listens.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Emilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms Ward is attentive, listens to understand not to respond. She highlights strengths presented , while offering a spiritual perspective companied by with critical perspective .
Written on May 04, 2025 after therapy with Emilia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Emilia is a great therapist who imparts real results with her style and technique. The therapy work wih Emilia has been a blessing to me and my family.
Written on Mar 17, 2025 after therapy with Emilia for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Emilia is a wonderful partner in therapy
She listens, is very wise and soulful without being overbearing and she presents with a calm and comforting tone and attitude
She is not judgmental and that makes it easier to share my truths. I just started with her but I am hopeful that together we will make great progress
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Emilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
She understands and provides great support and insight.
Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Emilia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Emilia has been a light in my life since starting therapy. She is a kind and compassionate soul. She supports me in all my endeavors, encourages me to be the best version of myself and provides very helpful advice from her years of experience. She provides a safe space for me to explore my emotions and thoughts without judgement or pressure. I highly recommend Emilia to anyone looking for a kind, honest and skilled therapist.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Emilia for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue