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Emily Friske

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Therapy that helps you feel more like yourself again. Many of my clients are the people others rely on. They are caregivers, professionals, business owners, parents, partners, and helpers who spend so much time taking care of everyone else that they lose connection with their own needs, emotions, and sense of self. On the outside, they may appear capable and high functioning. Internally, they often feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.

My approach to therapy

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Together, we create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand your emotions, strengthen boundaries, improve coping skills, and reconnect with the version of yourself that feels grounded, confident, and authentic.

What you can expect from me

My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship stress, grief, burnout, or feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, therapy can help you gain clarity, build healthier patterns, and reconnect with yourself. You don't have to carry it all alone, reach out today to take the first step toward meaningful change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Grand Valley State University
  • License type
    LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Priority Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English