Emily Weidlich

Everyone needs support and encouragement, and though our friends and family play an integral role in our lives, they often struggle with finding the words to say when we face truly troubling experiences. As a trained counselor, my goal is to skillfully and empathetically help you navigate your challenges by working together to develop greater insight into your experience, foster an honest and compassionate stance towards your previous efforts, and develop more adaptive skills and perspectives to aid you moving forward.

I typically utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (examining your thoughts and beliefs) in conjunction with Emotion-Focused Therapy (identifying/labeling emotions and learning to cope/respond to them in a more adaptive manner) to help you examine not only what you are thinking and feeling, but where they come from and the needs underlying your experience.I believe our past informs our present, and we only benefit from processing how we have been impacted by those prior experiences, whether they are life giving or detrimental. When we better understand our own needs and experiences, we can then make informed and intentional choices about how we respond to life authentically.

Starting counseling can feel like a big step, and I want our first session to be a place where you feel comfortable, heard, and genuinely supported. I look forward to getting to know you, hearing your story, and learning about what has been happening in your life that led you to seek counseling. We'll also spend time talking about what you hope will be different as a result of therapy so we can work together to create a plan that feels meaningful and fits your unique goals. My goal is for you to leave our first session feeling heard, encouraged, and hopeful, with a clear sense that we have a path forward together.