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, Military and Veterans 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-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, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW-R 024490
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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
The work Emilia has done with me has been transformative. Im finding better help counseling system with Emilias therapy style is a recipe for successful living and relatoinships. This is a FIVE STAR review!
Written on May 04, 2024 after therapy with Emilia for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
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
Emilia helped me so much establish and maintain boundaries with my family and personal relationships and helped me through many conflicts in my family that arose. She is a great listener and great problem solver who gives you many useful tools such as interactive worksheets, podcasts, and videos that were extremely helpful in the problems I was struggling with.
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Emilia for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Amazing therapist! She’s wonderful at listening and providing feedback, she follows up and gives input that I truly valued and took with me into the future!
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Emilia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd