CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

ET Portrait of Emily Tarantola

Emily Tarantola

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
Continue with Emily

About Emily

Emily Tarantola brings 15 years of counseling experience to clients seeking relief from stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with a broad set of concerns including anger, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting struggles, career questions, and issues related to self-esteem and identity. Based in Maryland, she combines practical strategies with empathic support to help people navigate difficult moments and build skills for lasting change.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered care and solution-focused techniques, emphasizing collaboration and personalized goals. She prioritizes a strong therapeutic relationship, meeting clients where they are emotionally and mentally and tailoring sessions to each person's needs.

Emily encourages clients to set concrete, achievable steps while offering steady guidance through setbacks and transitions. Her background as an MD and LCPC informs a grounded, professional style that aims to empower clients to develop coping strategies and clearer paths forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Emily frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental stance that supports people in exploring their feelings and setting personal goals. These approaches together help address issues like stress, relationship difficulties, trauma responses, and challenges adjusting to life changes.

Finding the right mix of techniques is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which approach or combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy with Emily is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into busy lives and to maintain continuity of support during transitions or when in-person visits are difficult. The focus remains on practical strategies, skill building, and a supportive therapeutic relationship delivered in a convenient format.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help address?
Emily works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career concerns, and challenges like isolation and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques, emphasizing collaboration, individualized goals, and practical skills to manage symptoms and life changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has been providing counseling services for 15 years, working with adults, adolescents, children, and families from diverse backgrounds.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Emily holds MD and LCPC credentials with licence details listed as MD LCPC LC4091, and she practices in Maryland.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences and availability.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English