Emily Moley

Emily Moley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and relationship and family challenges. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, mood disorders like bipolar disorder and depression, substance use concerns, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy. Her style is direct and collaborative, aimed at finding practical steps that fit daily life.

Emily earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from St. John Fisher College and has practiced for 13 years. Early work in outpatient clinics included one-on-one therapy and groups for co-occurring disorders. She later provided mental health and substance use treatment within the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, where she spent nearly six years treating people with complex trauma histories.

Her approach centers on listening first and helping clients name their own solutions. She uses client-centered techniques to build trust and safety, and draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused strategies to change unhelpful patterns and set achievable goals. Trauma-focused work informs how she addresses issues like abandonment, trust, guilt, and shame.

In sessions, Emily helps people identify strengths and learn coping skills that replace harmful reactions. She emphasizes gradual practice and real-world tasks so changes carry over outside the therapy hour. The tone is respectful and straightforward, with attention to what the person wants to change.

Parents and individuals worried about impulsivity, addiction, ADHD, communication problems, or anger can expect a practical plan tied to everyday life. Emily aims to guide clients through uncomfortable moments toward clearer choices and healthier routines.

How Emily’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can name their own solutions. This approach helps with relationship, self-esteem, and anger issues by building trust and clarifying personal values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, impulsivity, ADHD-related struggles, and for managing cravings in addiction recovery.

Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of past abuse and traumatic events, helping people process difficult memories and reduce overwhelming reactions like anger or avoidance. It guides paced work on trust, shame, and attachment-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, then work with the person to try techniques and adjust the plan. This collaborative process helps match methods to what actually helps the client in life.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling, fitting sessions into a workday, or having shorter check-ins when time is tight. If you plan to begin, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. The focus will be on applying the therapeutic tools to real situations so progress carries over into everyday routines.