New to Grow
I'm Emilee, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background spanning community mental health and Adult Psychiatry outpatient clinic — and more importantly, someone who genuinely believes you don't have to navigate life's hardest moments alone. I specialize in working with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, using a blend of CBT, ACT, DBT skills, and trauma-informed care that's always tailored to your unique story. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative — I show up as a real person in our work together, not just a clinician with a checklist. If you've been thinking about reaching out, I'm glad you're here — let's figure it out together
Our first session is all about getting to know you — your story, what brought you to therapy, and what you're hoping life could look and feel like on the other side of this. I'll ask questions, but there's no pressure to share more than you're ready for; we move at your pace. By the end of our time together, my goal is for you to leave feeling truly heard, with a clearer sense of the goals we'll work toward and the confidence that you don't have to figure this out alone
What makes my work different is that I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy — I draw on over 9 years of real-world clinical experience. I draw from a range of evidence-based methods, including CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, which means we always have the right tool for what you're actually going through — not just what fits neatly into a single modality. My clients often tell me they feel genuinely heard from the very first session, and that our work together helps them not only feel better, but understand themselves in a deeper way. I care deeply about creating real, lasting change — not just coping strategies to get through the week — and I bring both the clinical training and the human warmth to help make that happen.
I work best with adults who are navigating some of life's most challenging moments — whether that's persistent anxiety or depression that's making it hard to get through the day, the weight of grief after a loss, healing from past trauma, or simply feeling lost during a major life transition like a career change, relationship shift, or identity evolution. My ideal clients are people who are ready to do the work but may not know where to start — they're self-aware enough to know something needs to change, but feel stuck or overwhelmed when trying to figure out how. They come to therapy wanting more than just symptom relief — they want to genuinely understand themselves better, build skills they can actually use, and start showing up in their lives in a way that feels more intentional and grounded. I do my best work with clients who value a collaborative, honest relationship and are open to exploring both the practical and emotional sides of what they're going through.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT in treatment to help clients build a healthier relationship with their thoughts and emotions rather than fighting against them. We work together to identify what truly matters to you and take steps toward living in alignment with those values, even when life feels messy or hard. This approach is especially helpful if you've been struggling with anxiety, grief, or feeling stuck no matter how hard you try to "just think differently.
Humanistic
I use a humanistic approach in treatment because I genuinely believe you are the expert on your own life, and that real healing happens in a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard. This means I show up as a real person in our work together — warm, honest, and non-judgmental — rather than a blank-slate clinician. Everything I do is rooted in meeting you where you are and honoring your unique experience
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT in treatment to help clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected — and how shifting one can create real change in the others. Together we'll look at patterns that may be keeping you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed, and build practical tools to start breaking those cycles. I use CBT in a way that's collaborative and down-to-earth, not rigid or scripted — the skills we work on are ones you can actually use in your everyday life
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT-informed skills in treatment to help clients build practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and getting through really hard moments without making things worse. We work on skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation in a way that feels real and usable — not just textbook concepts. This approach tends to be especially helpful if you've ever felt like your emotions are running the show or like you're stuck in patterns you can't seem to break out of
Trauma Informed Care
I use a trauma-informed approach in treatment because I believe that understanding how past experiences shape your present is at the heart of real healing. This means I always prioritize creating a space where you feel safe, in control, and never pressured to share more than you're ready for. Whether trauma is the primary focus of our work or just part of your story, this lens guides everything I do — how I listen, how I respond, and how I support you