Emily Hand

Emily Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and career concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation to make everyday life easier.

Emily’s style is curious and interactive. She aims to meet people where they are and avoids stigmatizing labels. Her work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients notice strengths they may have overlooked.

In practice she blends several methods to fit each person’s needs. Emily uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) along with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered principles to shape therapy around what matters most to the individual.

Emily has four years of counseling experience and holds Tennessee and Virginia LPC credentials. Much of her early work focused on substance and behavioral addiction and on supporting people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. That background informs how she responds to trauma, grief, and related concerns.

People who choose Emily can expect a collaborative plan. She will tailor conversations and interventions to practical goals, such as reducing anxious moments, improving sleep, navigating a career change, or finding healthier relationship patterns. The aim is steady progress that fits daily life.

How Emily's Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a life that matters to them. It pairs practical action with mindfulness skills to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective strategies for mood, anxiety, and sleep. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process and reduce the impact of distressing memories and trauma through guided techniques and focused attention.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend methods that fit. That plan can shift over time as progress and needs change, and Emily works collaboratively to match tools to what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know the exact formats offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to use mindfulness exercises, guided practices, and cognitive tools between meetings to support steady progress.