- Somatic informed
- Trauma focused
- Chronic health aware
About Emily
She blends traditional talk therapy with expressive methods such as art-based work and mindfulness practices. That combination is used to help clients slow down, notice what their bodies are telling them, and learn emotional regulation skills. Sessions often include learning techniques to reduce overwhelm and build tolerance for strong feelings.
Many people come to her after long-term stress, developmental or relational trauma, or while coping with chronic health issues. She works with concerns like anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, and challenges around attachment and self-esteem. Her aim is to help people reconnect with their own resilience and regain a sense of choice in daily life.
Emily has sixteen years of clinical experience and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential. She practices in Missouri and offers therapy in English. Practical goals in sessions include building routines that support emotional and physical wellbeing and strengthening relationships with oneself and others.
To begin clients follow a simple matching and scheduling process through the site. Emily emphasizes collaboration, pacing the work to match each person’s readiness and needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Washington
Languages
English
How Emily’s approaches translate to online care
Emily commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and then take committed steps toward valued living. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them find their own answers.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills for anxiety, mood shifts, and stress. These approaches can be used together to address trauma responses, chronic illness-related stress, grief, and emotion regulation concerns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then tailor methods to fit those needs. That conversation can begin during an initial meeting and evolve as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow people to work on skills between appointments. Therapists work with clients to adjust pacing, homework, and session length so the care fits daily life rather than the other way around.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
Emily works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, and challenges tied to chronic illness and caregiving.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach mixes talk therapy with expressive methods and mindfulness to help people notice how stress shows up physically and learn practical regulation skills.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has sixteen years of experience working with trauma, chronic health concerns, and emotion regulation challenges.
What credentials and location does she have?
She holds the LPC credential and the LMHC credential and practices in Missouri.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.