Emily Burgess

If you understand why you feel the way you do but still can’t seem to change the patterns keeping you stuck, therapy can go deeper than simply talking about what’s wrong.

Hi, I’m Emily Burgess, LCSW, PMH-C, CMNCS, owner of Conduit Counseling Collective. I work with clients who may look like they’re functioning well on the outside but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or exhausted from holding everything together.

My approach is warm, practical, collaborative, and whole-person focused. We’ll make space to understand your story and where your patterns came from—but we won’t stop there. I believe insight is most helpful when it leads to meaningful change in everyday life.

My work integrates evidence-based therapy with parts work, somatic approaches, nervous system regulation, and the connection between mental and physical wellbeing. When appropriate, we may explore how sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, relationships, and daily rhythms are impacting the way you feel. Mental health doesn’t exist separately from the rest of your body or your life.

I’ve worked in mental health since 2013 and have specialized experience in anxiety, life transitions, women’s mental health, and perinatal mental health.

Therapy with me is supportive, but it’s also active. I’ll bring curiosity, compassion, perspective, accountability—and probably some humor. You don’t need to have the right words or show up with everything figured out.

My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build trust in yourself, and turn insight into change that actually carries into your life.

My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that most of the struggles we experience aren't signs that something is wrong with us—they're signs that our mind and body have been working hard to protect us. Rather than fighting against these patterns, we'll work together to understand them with curiosity and compassion.

I integrate evidence-based therapies including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based therapy, lifestyle and nervous system-informed interventions to help clients move beyond insight and into lasting change. Therapy is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique needs.

I am also a specialized Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS), which means when appropriate, we explore how sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, and other lifestyle factors influence emotional well-being.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, OCD, perinatal mental health concerns, relationship challenges, trauma, or a major life transition, I strive to create a warm, grounded space where every part of your story is welcome. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, strengthen your capacity for self-leadership, and help you build a life that feels more connected, intentional, and aligned with your values.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, so my goal is to make your first session feel comfortable, collaborative, and free of pressure. You don't need to have everything figured out before you arrive.

During our first session, we'll spend time getting to know each other. I'll ask about what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, relevant personal history, and what you hope to gain from our work together. Just as importantly, I'll want to learn about your strengths, values, relationships, and the parts of your life that matter most to you—not just the challenges you're facing.

You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions about my approach and discuss what therapy might look like moving forward. Together, we'll begin identifying patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop an initial plan tailored to your goals.

My approach is collaborative rather than prescriptive. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide guidance, evidence-based tools, and a safe space where you can better understand yourself and create meaningful, lasting change.

You don't have to have the "right words" or know exactly where to begin. We simply start where you are, and we'll take the next steps together.