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Emily Elrod-Black

Therapist(She/ her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I specialize in working with those who struggle with chronic anxiety, disordered eating patterns, body dysmorphia and the deeper emotional pain that lives underneath. To my work, I bring a degree of honesty and relatability that helps my clients feel truly understood. As someone who has recovered from serious mental health challenges, I offer support that comes from both my clinical training and genuine life experiences.

My approach to therapy

Through an attachment focused, mindfulness-based approach to counseling, I support clients in connecting to their authentic selves and building the skills to live life authentically, resiliently, and peacefully.

What you can expect from me

In therapy, I guide my clients in going deeper into their emotions and learning how to listen to their body. By doing so, they naturally heal and connect to their authentic self. This connected authenticity allows people to let go of self-criticism and self-hatred, find their voice, and re-discover the joys of being alive.

Additionally, therapy teaches practical tools to help people become centered and emotionally open, and helps people uncover their body's natural ability to know what's best for us.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at The Naropa Institute
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
  • More specialties
    Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Transpersonal, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Schema, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1368 Marsh Street
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401