About

If you are reading this... you may be experiencing something new, something uncomfortable, struggling with the past, or your emotions. If you're reading this... you may be ready to take the next steps or not quiet sure yet. If you're reading this... you're landed in the right place and I can't wait to connect!

I'm Emily. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts and a Board Certified Art Therapist. I have almost 7 years of experience in this field in a variety of settings including: residential treatment, outpatient, school based, and community clinics. I use a person-centered, creative, and integrative approach in treatment. This means that I have a creative and unique perspective on situations. It is important to me that you have a voice when it comes to your care. Together we will create goals and identify the steps to take to overcome your current stressors. You are the expect in you, which means that I will be sensitive to how your cultural identity and lifestyle has impacted your experience.

I would describe my style as warm and supportive, and sometimes humorous. My therapeutic style involves helping you to arrive at insight, strategies, and tools that you can begin using immediately to make positive change in your life. I can integrate evidence based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling. These may include concrete tools, creative interventions, or strategies that you can use in the time between our sessions.

Most of my past experience is with individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, family conflict, or difficulty with acceptance. I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have advanced training in Attachment Based Family Therapy. Many times we have a voice in our head that comes out when faced with a new situation that says "You'll fail", "Why try", or "Don't bother." My goal is to help you uncover where these messages come from, because many times we have learned them somewhere in our past. You deserve to be able to face situations head on with tools and confidence to tackle them. This is where I can help. I will be there to guide you, encourage you, possibly even challenge you. So let's get started!