Emily Hand

Emily Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who helps people dealing with anger, stress, addiction, anxiety, and related concerns. She writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to meet each person where they are. Emily treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels.

She draws on methods that include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. Sessions are collaborative - she tailors conversation and exercises to each person's needs. Expect a curious, interactive style rather than a lecture.

Emily has four years of counseling experience and has spent substantial time supporting people affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse. She has also worked with clients facing depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and substance or behavioral addictions.

In sessions she focuses on helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try practical changes. That can mean tracking thoughts, practicing grounding or breathing, or using EMDR for trauma processing when appropriate. She speaks plainly about tools so people can use them between meetings.

Her goal is to help clients reconnect with their own strengths and sense of wellbeing. If someone wants a respectful, down-to-earth counselor who adjusts the plan as needed, Emily offers an approach grounded in evidence-informed techniques and personal attention.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps even when feelings are difficult. ACT combines practical action with mindfulness skills to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing traumatic memories and the strong emotions tied to them. EMDR involves guided recall alongside structured stimulation to help people notice new perspectives and reduced intensity around distressing memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort. That may mean trying short experiments and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day and keep continuity when travel or scheduling gets in the way. Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm the available formats before booking. A clear plan is discussed up front so sessions focus on skill practice, emotional processing, and steps to manage anger, stress, trauma symptoms, or addiction concerns.