My fee is $160 per session for individuals
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Hi, I’m Emily!
Do you find yourself looking for more meaning and purpose, spiraling in negative thoughts or self-doubt or consumed by anxiety and stress? I work with adults and teens who are dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, workplace or productivity burnout, depression, insomnia, grief, low self-confidence, conflicts, family issues and other difficulties life throws our way.
As people, we all tend to look externally for validation, meaning and purpose. This might show up in different ways for each person, such as overworking to “make it” at your job, perfectionism in relationships, caring just a little too much about how others perceive you or pressure to find the “right” hobby or volunteer opportunity. A lot of this is noise that gets in the way of finding ourselves and truly connecting with others. I believe we all have inherent worth and I want to help you tune out that extra noise and listen to your inner voice. We all need human connection - figuring out what keeps us at arms’ length is an important step in learning how to connect more deeply. It can feel daunting to face the unknowns about ourselves and our paths but taking the first step to doing the inner work can lead to greater meaning, connection and fulfillment.
My style is gentle and collaborative. Together we will explore what is meaningful to you and what has impacted your life. This process of self-exploration can help you view yourself with more compassion and kindness as we examine what’s underneath the surface that’s keeping you from living the life that you want. Together we will work toward building more self-acceptance, emphasize your personal strengths and chart a map for you to grow and heal. I am an empathetic listener and provide a safe space to help you embrace who you are.
In addition to deeper work, problem-solving and learning skills can also be incredibly helpful for your mental health; there are practical tools that can help you learn to ground your nervous system, communicate more effectively, recognize emotions better, and reframe or distance yourself from unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. I incorporate tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and other skills to help find new and healthier ways to approach life challenges, understand and regulate emotions and find different perspectives.
Can’t sleep? I am also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and can help you with general sleep hygiene or work through a structured, research-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia plan.
I would love to set up a phone consultation to answer questions you may have. You can reach me at emily@innerbalanceatlanta.com or 770-376-7521.
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Emily received a Master of Education in Counseling from the College of William and Mary. She operates under the direction of Lauren Crawford Taylor, LCSW and under the clinical supervision of Ruby Blow, LPC.
