Emily Hunt, LCSW
Compassionate, relationship-focused therapy
Details
| Name | Emily Hunt |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Emily
Emily Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. She uses a relationship-focused approach and listens first to what matters most to each person. Her style aims to make talking about hard things feel straightforward and manageable.
Emily draws on Narrative therapy to help people separate themselves from their problems and reframe painful stories. She also uses Attachment-based techniques to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior.
Background and approach
Her toolbox includes client-centered methods and elements of cognitive behavioral work to build practical skills for daily life. People come to Emily for help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with relationship struggles, parenting strain, intimacy concerns, and burnout or compassion fatigue.
Her list of focus areas includes self-esteem, anger, control issues, and family of origin challenges. In sessions Emily aims to build a trusting connection first. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck.
From there she offers simple, doable strategies and helps clients test new ways of responding to hard moments. With five years of clinical practice, Emily mixes practical work with careful listening. She works with people who want clearer boundaries, better communication, or relief from persistent worry.
Emily speaks English and sees clients in California.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Emily works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Emily directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Emily directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Emily’s Approaches Work Online
Emily uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reshape the stories that define them. This approach looks at how problems get labeled and helps people separate themselves from those issues so they can try different responses. Attachment-Based Therapy is another thread in her work and focuses on how close relationships influence emotions and behavior; it can be useful for people struggling with trust, intimacy, or repeated relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Emily treats the first sessions as a chance to learn about priorities, goals, and preferred ways of working. She will suggest approaches and test what feels most helpful, adapting methods based on the person's feedback and progress.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for in-depth conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try out different conversation styles, and schedule work around busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Emily address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing relationship or intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is relationship-focused and collaborative. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and uses narrative and attachment ideas alongside practical techniques to help people move forward.
What is her background and experience?
Emily holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has five years of clinical experience. She draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches tailored to each person.
Where is she licensed and based?
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a CA LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. She does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Formats can be chosen based on what fits a person's schedule and communication preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are handled through a cancellable subscription model. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with Emily?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and goals to a good format and focus.
Contacting this therapist
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