Emily Hand

Compassionate, evidence-informed counseling

LPC Tennessee

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Emily

Emily Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She takes an interactive, curious approach and aims to meet clients where they are with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Emily emphasizes non-stigmatizing care and works to tailor conversation and treatment to each person’s specific needs.

Her clinical toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered techniques, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). With four years of professional experience, she has concentrated substantial training on supporting people impacted by physical trauma and emotional abuse as well as those dealing with substance and behavioral addictions.

Emily often integrates mindfulness and grief-informed practices to help people reconnect with their strengths and resilience. Clients who choose her can expect a collaborative process that values courage and curiosity.

She frames healing as a natural, brain-based capacity that can be supported through focused work, and she seeks to empower people as they move toward greater wellbeing.

Approach-driven online therapy that adapts to your needs

Emily integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. EMDR involves guided processing of traumatic memories and can help people who have been impacted by physical or emotional trauma move toward greater emotional stability.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client’s goals, history, and preferences and then recommend or blend methods such as CBT, ACT, attachment-based techniques, or EMDR to best match the situation. Clients are invited to ask questions and shape the plan as therapy proceeds.

Online sessions are offered through several flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate different communication styles, and maintain continuity of care across changing schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver structured interventions, homework, and supportive check-ins depending on what a client needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

Emily works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career struggles, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

What is Emily's therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is curious and interactive, combining client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as CBT, ACT, attachment-based work and EMDR to tailor treatment to each client.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working in counseling, with focused training on trauma, emotional abuse, and substance and behavioral addiction issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with licence details TN LPC 4746 and VA LPC 0701011279 noted in her profile.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are offered for therapy?

Appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing structured for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this counselor?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issues

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes ADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Tennessee, Virginia

Languages

English