- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Emily
Emily Tarantola is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on common challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, and the pressures of young adulthood. She also addresses parenting stress, caregiver strain, isolation, and mood changes such as seasonal affective disorder.
Emily draws on approaches that include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. Conversations are straightforward and aim to identify what feels most pressing and useful right now.
Her practice aims to build a strong working relationship first. That relationship is used to try different strategies, review what helps, and adjust plans over time. CBT techniques may be used to challenge unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices can help with stress and attention, while solution-focused tools keep conversations action-oriented.
Emily has worked with people from many backgrounds and across a range of concerns for over a decade. She encourages clients to set short-term goals and notice small changes between sessions. For young adults this can mean targeting job stress, relationship decisions, or the sense of falling behind.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Emily uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and to try new behaviors in everyday life. CBT is practical and often focuses on skills you can practice between sessions to manage anxiety, low mood, or attention difficulties.She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that can reduce reactivity and improve focus. Mindfulness tools are useful for stress, rumination, and managing emotional ups and downs. Solution-focused therapy is another element of her work; it concentrates on identifying small, achievable steps and building on what already works.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit those needs. They will review what helps and adjust the plan as sessions continue so the work evolves with the client.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around studies, work, or caregiving. They can also allow for shorter check-ins, fewer trips, and more consistent contact when life is busy. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused tools effectively in remote sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief, parenting strain, career concerns, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. The work emphasizes clear goals and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults and others on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC in Maryland. This credential is listed as LCPC (Maryland) in her profile.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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