I have a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years. I have provided services in many different settings including: in-home, community based, at a community mental health center, in schools, via telecommunication, and most recently at a tribal health clinic. I have experience helping people with numerous concerns (including but not limited to): depression, anxiety, trauma, serious and persistent mental health disorders, parenting concerns, life stressors, and interpersonal concerns.
My primary goal is to help people to live the healthiest and happiest lives possible. I tend to be very client centered and believe in empowering my clients to help to make the changes they would like to see in their lives. I also use a number of different techniques and therapies including but not limited to: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation, narrative therapy, promoting and teaching self care, and teaching healthy coping skills.
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Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Emily has been a pleasure to work with in this time of need for me. While I am not at my worst, I am at a point where I know help can get me to a better place. She has been supportive and I leave our session with tangible items to work toward/complete--which has really helped me. She also did a great job of providing quick suggestions to help me out at my lowest point before our first session and when needed between sessions. Thankful here!
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Emily for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Emily has been wonderful so far. She is comforting and has offered helpful, actionable advice. I will definitely continue sessions with her.
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes