Emily has worked as a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist throughout the Chicago and North Suburban region for 19 years, providing therapy and counseling to adults, teens and children in a variety of contexts.

Treatment specialties include:

• anxiety/depression

• trauma/PTSD

• family of origin challenges

• couples/relationships and parenting challenges

• teens and families

Emily utilizes a psychodynamic and relational approach, and tailors treatment to each client’s individual needs. Clients are met at their own personal readiness for change, and goals are set and accomplished at a client’s pace.

A mother of two, Emily understands the complex challenges of parenting from both a professional as well as a personal level. She works hand-in-hand with parents to find methods that work for both the child and parents, resulting in lasting change.

Education & Background

Emily’s educational experience includes a Master’s degree from The University of Chicago’s Crown School of Social Work and Bachelor’s Degree from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. Post-graduate advanced training includes: Completion of One Year Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program at the William Allison White Institute New York (August, 2026), and the Global Mental Health Certificate Program through Harvard University in (May, 2010).

Additional post-graduate trainings include: SPACE Training Program, Grief Support Training, and over 100 hours in training specialized in providing culturally competent and LGBTQ friendly mental health support.

Emily enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and traveling to off-the beaten path locations near and far (she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan from 2002-2004).