About Emily

Finding the right therapist for you is key to successful therapy.

From a young age (12 years old, to be exact), I knew I wanted to be a therapist. I can vividly remember sitting in my 7th grade health class learning about mental illness. I found it so incredibly fascinating! I loved learning about the brain and human behavior. 

Having dealt with my own anxiety and depression issues I know what it is like to not like the person you see in the mirror, faking a smile to the public, and crying behind closed doors. I still remember my first panic attack. One of the most horrible feelings in the world. After completing my own therapy (yes, therapists go to therapy too!)I knew without a doubt I wanted to help people deal with their emotions. 

I completed my clinical practicum at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on an Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. Upon completing graduate school, I began my career as a child and adolescent therapist working in a school and outpatient setting focusing on trauma, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. 

I then branched out to providing therapy to adults with severe mental illness in a community mental health setting. My specialty is in treating those struggling with anxiety disorders and depression. I started my practice on a part-time basis in 2016 while I was still working full-time at a community mental health agency. Life happened, and I had to pivot a bit, putting my practice on pause while I focused on other aspects of my life.

Fast forward a few years and I am back to living out my dream as a private practice therapist. I started my practice because I believe in order to live a life with happiness and meaning you first must love yourself. I know what it is like to not love yourself. I want to help you get to a better place in your life, because you deserve it. 

I can help you learn to love yourself and recognize your strengths, instead of only focusing on your weaknesses. I can help you be brave enough to step outside of your comfort zone and begin to address your unresolved issues. I can help you get better sleep and learn to put yourself first. I can help you slow down your racing thoughts. I can help you become less depressed. I can make you excited for your future instead of fearing the unknown. I know what it is like to not have joy in your life.  I get it, and I promise you, you are not alone. Mental wellness is not just my job it is my passion. I truly love what I do. I cannot wait to guide you on your journey to loving yourself and building the confidence you need to live the life you deserve. Let’s do this!