- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- DBT skills
About Emily
Emily Collings is an LCPC and an LPC practicing in Pennsylvania with four years of experience. She focuses on concerns such as eating and body image, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and issues related to identity and relationships, including LGBT and gender dysphoria. Emily uses clear, direct methods to help people manage stress, cope with life changes, and address trauma and addictions.
Her approach is grounded in client-centered work and values-based methods. That means sessions center on the person sitting across from her and what matters most to them. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try practical changes. Emily also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential ideas when they fit the concern.
Emily brings particular experience with eating and food-related issues, neurodiversity, body image concerns, and grief. She also helps people deal with attachment and abandonment worries, family of origin problems, caregiver stress, and chronic illness or pain. She talks through coping skills, communication strategies, and ways to handle strong emotions.
In sessions she may include mindfulness practices, self-compassion exercises, expressive arts, and discussion of values and life goals. Conversations can cover practical steps and real-life problem solving, alongside exploring how identity and past experiences shape current patterns.
Young adults navigating leaving home, early careers, university transitions, or questions about identity may find her practical, down-to-earth focus helpful. To start, she asks people to share what matters most to them and what they want to change or understand better.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can explore their own feelings and choices; it supports identity work and building self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to reduce unhelpful patterns like avoidance or harsh self-judgment.Choosing the right approach is a process. Emily will work collaboratively to figure out which methods suit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining ACT, CBT, and DBT skills over time and checking in regularly about what is and isn't helpful.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, handle check-ins between work or school, or use shorter sessions when needed. Others prefer working through specific CBT exercises or practicing mindfulness live with a therapist guiding them. Discuss practical details and preferences when you schedule so sessions can fit day-to-day life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with eating and body image issues, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and many relationship and identity concerns including LGBT and gender dysphoria.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and values-focused, using ACT and CBT tools alongside DBT skills and mindfulness to address patterns and develop practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds NV LCPC and PA LPC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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