I am a clinical counselor with specializations in trauma, mindfulness and art therapy. I have worked with a wide range of individuals from all different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. I have treated a large spectrum of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, career challenges, trauma, grief and loss.
My personal style is tough love with a strong focus in mindfulness. I believe that every person deserves to know their worth and live life confidently in their own identity and purpose. Honesty, respect and compassion are the three values I hold dear and prioritize within my therapeutic alliance. My approach encompasses person centered, psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral, and ACT techniques. Through our interactions I will tailor my approach to best fit your individual needs.
It takes courage amazing courage to take the first step towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701014051
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She is fantastic!
Written on Jan 04, 2021 after therapy with Emily for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Emily makes me feel like all of my feelings are valid and give me excellent tools to work through rough times. I appreciate her.
Written on Nov 25, 2020 after therapy with Emily for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very helpful and insightful
Written on Nov 23, 2020 after therapy with Emily for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Emily is a great listener. She has helped me finally come to terms with some deep trauma from my past life. Emily has helped me come to peace with a part of myself that I needed healing. I am so grateful for Betterhelp allowing me to be counseled through this uncertain time in the world.
Written on Nov 16, 2020 after therapy with Emily for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Emily is insightful and helps me realize my best self.
Written on Sep 04, 2020 after therapy with Emily for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I have only met with Emily one time. I was so nervous about virtual counseling but I instantly felt comfortable with her. She listened and responded in a way that made me feel like she was trying (and beginning to) to really understand me. She also assigned "homework" which, as an educator, I appreciated. :) The homework was thoughtful and I am really looking forward to beginning!
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem