- Client-centered approach
- Goal focused
- Warm and direct
About Emily
Emily Tarantola is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. She uses clear, practical support to help clients take the next step. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at making steady progress toward goals.
She brings 15 years of experience and a down-to-earth approach to sessions. Emily combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods to tailor each meeting. That means she listens first, then works with clients to set realistic steps and try different ways of thinking and acting.
Emily values a strong working relationship and meets people where they are emotionally. She encourages clients to set small, measurable goals and checks in on progress often. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, and issues tied to identity and relationships. She also helps with caregiver stress, isolation, seasonal mood shifts, and early adult life transitions.
Emily earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. She holds an LCPC credential in Maryland and has spent years supporting people across varied backgrounds. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site’s steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps create a supportive space to talk through what matters most. This approach can help with feelings of low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change how someone thinks and acts. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related habits, and mood concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose methods and adjust the plan as progress is tracked and needs change.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. Because available formats were not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another format is offered. Many people find that remote sessions let them maintain regular momentum and try therapeutic tools between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Emily address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, relationship and family problems, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused elements. She listens first, then helps set practical goals and experiments with changes in thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Emily brings 15 years of clinical experience working with people from varied backgrounds and with a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCPC credential in Maryland and practices from that state as noted in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided within the locations referenced in her profile.
How are sessions arranged and formatted?
Session formats are not listed in the biography here, so readers should confirm current session options on the site before booking.
How does payment work and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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