Emily Harlan LICSW

As a parent of young children, I am here to join you where you are in your caregiving journey. I have worked with individuals in various stages of trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting. I am here to support you in any challenges like managing the demands on your time and attention, changes in identity and values, and adjustments in relationships. If you are someone who struggled with anxiety or depression in the past or there are new symptoms showing up, I am here to help.

What you need and want from relationships can change over time. I am here to explore the dynamics that are feeling overwhelming that may be showing up with friendships, romantic partners, family, peers and more. You may be feeling disconnected from people you want close or maybe there is more conflict than you want. I can help explore not only what you want, but also make a plan to express your needs, change your reactions and how to set healthy boundaries.

Anxiety can show up in different ways for each person. I am here to help develop a better understanding of how anxiety is impacting you, learn and improve skills to help manage the anxiety and build tools to help prevent anxiety from taking control. While all anxiety cannot be eliminated, I can work with you to feel more in control and confident in how you respond to anxiety when it shows up.

I utilize CBT to understand how our thoughts, feeling and actions impact each other. Together we can build an understanding of areas you would like to make changes. I will provide skills and strategies to help address symptoms. We will work together to determine what feels most natural and effective. I will help keep you accountable for maintaining the changes that you feel are helpful to living the life you want.

I integrate DBT philosophies and skills when appropriate. This can be a helpful approach for people that may be experiencing intense emotions and challenges in relationship dynamics. Some of the components that people find helpful is the integration of mindfulness, skills to reduce the intensity of emotions in the moment, relationship skills, and ways to make long-term changes. I can teach skills and help you create change in the areas of your life that you find the most difficult.