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Emelia Thygesen

Therapist(she/her)
11 years of experience
27 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I started my career in psychology and counseling when I experienced a suicide in my family. It gave me the courage to make changes for myself, and help people around me who were also suffering grief, loss, and depression. I'm an advocate of mental health issues, a proud adoptee, and a supporter of the arts. I have a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been working with individuals, teens, and families for over 10 years.

My approach to therapy

Are you taking care of everyone else but yourself. Do you find that you have to keep busy all the time, or else it feels like you’re wasting time. Are the emotions so much bigger than you can handle, and yet people just tell you “it is not that big of a deal.” Is it hard keeping friendships, because you find that you do all the communication. Get the emo playlist ready, and let’s dig into that shit together. I can help to reduce the hold anxiety and depression has on you.

What you can expect from me

I am down to earth and allow clients to guide where they want to go. Therapy is your time to talk about what you want to work on. I provide homework when needed, and accountability to keep you on track.

I educate clients on health and how it plays a key role in their mental well being. I encourage routine setting, boundaries, and life adjustments.


I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), ICBT, and ERP trained.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Canisius College
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Oregon), LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Washington, New York)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueShield of Washington, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Response Prevention, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English