Emily Hand

Emily Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who helps people work through stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma, grief, and relationship strain. She draws on straightforward, respectful conversation to help clients notice strengths and take small steps toward change. Sessions tend to be interactive and down-to-earth, with a focus on practical progress rather than labels.

With four years of experience, Emily has spent much of her practice addressing substance and behavioral addictions. She has also supported people coping with depression, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma. Her work reflects attention to how past hurt affects current life and relationships.

Emily uses Client-Centered Therapy as a foundation, working to meet each person where they are and tailor interventions to the moment. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas, Attachment-Based perspectives, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when those methods fit the client’s goals. Mindfulness practices and grief-focused techniques are used when helpful.

In sessions she aims to hold a curious, interactive stance - asking questions, listening closely, and adjusting the plan together. The aim is to help clients notice patterns, try new ways of coping, and build on existing resilience.

People who choose to work with Emily typically want practical skills and honest conversation that respects their experience. She emphasizes collaboration and supports clients as they take gradual steps toward clearer priorities and better daily functioning.

How Emily’s approaches translate to online therapy