Emily Basirico (She/Her)

LCMHC, NCC, MS
Accepting Clients

I am a counselor focused on the human experience of loss. I am an avid traveler, who also loves reading and animals.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I value serving clients dealing with a profound loss- whether that be the grief for a loved one, a struggle with identity after a major change, or ending a significant relationship. My clients are normal, everyday people, going through normal, everyday things. I help people find purpose, manage loneliness, and seek clarity. I employ an individualized and evidenced based approach in my work to help you deal with that 'gut punch' of a loss.

My Background and Approach

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina. My focus on loss first developed following my internship at a Cancer center. I worked with grief, which was a given, but also realized the loss of identity or of significant relationships are also forms of grief. I utilize an eclectic approach in my sessions, but most often pull from person centered approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and narrative therapy. I also am trained in EMDR, which I used to help clients who are stuck with maladaptive memories or thoughts.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to counseling. I believe in collaborating with my clients to find the best treatment approach for them. I believe in cultural humility, meaning that there is no way for me to know and understand the experiences of people with different identities than I have. I believe it is important to listen and trust the client when it comes to the experiences in their own lives. I believe it is important to remain a lifelong learner and aim for both personal and professional growth.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Grief or Loss Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 150/session

Reach out to Emily