Emily Hand, LPC

Emily Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are, offering respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Emily aims to help people notice their resilience and take practical steps toward feeling better.

She has four years of clinical experience and has worked extensively with substance and behavioral addiction issues, along with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and parenting challenges. Emily has focused a great deal of her learning on supporting people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

In sessions she takes a curious, interactive stance. Conversations are tailored to each person, rather than using a one-size-fits-all script. She uses a mix of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered techniques, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), chosen to fit the person’s needs.

Emily emphasizes practical skills alongside emotional processing. Clients can expect work on coping strategies, behavior changes, grief processing, and trauma-focused interventions when appropriate. The goal is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

She combines a compassionate presence with active techniques to help people move past stuck patterns. If someone is ready to explore change, Emily offers guided support to build new habits and recognize inner strengths.

How Emily’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Emily commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in online sessions to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT often focuses on practical steps and homework that translate well to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also used to help people clarify values and build small daily actions toward a meaningful life while accepting difficult feelings. Emily also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how close relationships shape reactions and to build healthier ways of relating.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide which methods to emphasize. That plan can change over time based on progress and comfort level so clients help shape the work together.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video sessions allow more interactive exercises and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief updates, homework checks, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make therapy more flexible for people balancing work, family, and other obligations.