WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EMILY AND HER SPECIALTIES?
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Hey! I’m Emily.
I’m a queer neurodivergent artist from the Carroll County and Baltimore area and I’m not your typical therapist. I describe myself lovingly as awkward, goofy, creative, empathetic, and compassionate. Especially when I’m singing along in my car to some emo music. I know what it’s like to feel big emotions and as an elder emo, I welcome you to continue exploring and connecting with your emotions.
Emily has Master’s level training in art psychotherapy and traditional talk therapy (counseling).
Licensed clinical professional art therapist (LCPAT)
Licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC)
Note Dame of Maryland University Graduate Alumni
Towson University Undergraduate Alumni
WHO EMILY SERVES
Emily works with young adults in Maryland who are feeling stuck, misunderstood, scared, and angry at the world for being so messed up. They’re trying to find acceptance for the things they can’t control, find their place in the world, and find meaning in the parts of life that don’t seem to make sense. They’re trying to find the reasons and motivation to keep going. Having my own experience with this (which will be different than yours) I understand the value of reading the message of our emotions to feel capable of meeting our personal needs, even if life always seems to get in the way of that. Don’t give up, you’re worth it. And I can help you see why.
Emily also provides non-clinical services for those in need. Ask Emily about her non-clinical services if you are in need.
COULD WE BE A GOOD FIT?
Emily specializes in treating anxiety.
We could be a good fit if;
Your worries keep you from doing what you want or need to do,
You have emotional outbursts,
You have trouble saying “no”,
You take care of everyone but yourself,
You’re overworked and constantly exhausted,
You’re a perfectionist,
You’re constantly overthinking,
You have negative thoughts about yourself or the world,
You have trouble identifying or expressing your thoughts, feelings, emotions, or needs,
You have trouble maintaining relationships,
Your stress/ worries make you feel physically ill,
You’re overly empathetic,
You care too much about what other people think about you,
You feel helpless and hopeless,
You’re tired of being sad, angry, and worried all the time,
Humor is currently your main coping skill.
EMILY’S APPROACH
Emily has a unique understanding of individual differences and likes to collaborate with clients in determining personalized treatment goals. Emily provides an empathetic and nonjudgmental space for clients to be able to explore their strengths, challenges, and needs in the here and now. Emily uses sensory and mindfulness-based practices to support the framework of holistic wellness. As a chronically ill, differently abled person, Emily understands the emotional, physical, and psychological impacts of experiencing something out of your control that can influence your functionality. Emily is also committed to maintaining an anti-racist practice and is a strong advocate in the LGBTQ+ community and the neurodivergent community.
MORE ABOUT EMILY;
A personal anecdote
Want to know a secret? Therapists usually get into the field of therapy because they have a history of struggling with mental health symptoms themselves. In short, most of us understand what it’s like to be in your shoes. Although everyone’s individual experience is different.
You may have noticed my website is a bit different than most other private practices. It’s not filled with butterflies and sunshine, because therapy isn’t always happy. Therapy can be difficult and scary at times. Have you ever been in dark water at night? How did you feel? Did your mind think about what could have been under the surface? All the things you couldn’t see but could feel. But how would it feel to let go and float in the abyss of things you can’t control instead of sinking? To me, navigating dark waters can be a symbol of inner peace and self-trust built in this chaotic world.
When I was studying psychotherapy in graduate school, I learned that a lot of common mental health symptoms are rooted in systemic issues, in which we feel we have no control over. These systemic issues have caused many of us to experience learned helplessness, fear, hopelessness, avoidance, anger, and resentment. UNDERSTANDABLY, AM I RIGHT?!? The question is, how do we break the cycle? Let’s explore that together.
