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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois. I graduated from the University of Chicago with concentrations in Evidence-Based Practice and Substance Abuse Treatment. I am also experienced in mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia and other psychosis, as well as smoking cessation. Most of my clinical work has been with adults in community settings. I have also worked on research studies testing new and exciting interventions.
I take a strengths-based approach to therapy and aim to understand each individual within the context of their unique environment. My style is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to name a few. I believe that our thoughts and behaviors are not random - we learned them for a reason. I look forward to helping clients identify and break out of patterns of behavior or thought that are unhelpful to their current life and goals.
I have seen clients make incredible progress in dire situations, and I believe that there is always hope. Whatever your circumstance, diagnosis, or history, you can live a meaningful and fulfilling life. It may be a journey, and I'd like to help you get there.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Mood disorders , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
IL LCSW 149018447
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Amazing
Written on Oct 29, 2021 after therapy with Emily for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
I'm very happy I was able to come back to work with Emily.
Written on Jul 09, 2021 after therapy with Emily for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
She’s been great and responds very quickly
Written on Jan 30, 2021 after therapy with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief