Emily Charakas (They/Them)

Humanistic therapy forms the foundation of our work. I use humanistic therapy interventions to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through this collaborative process, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your values, and your potential. You'll be empowered to make choices that align with your authentic self.

I use DBT to help equip clients with practical skills to manage challenging emotions and navigate difficult situations. We can work on developing techniques for mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT helps build a roadmap for developing healthier relationships and coping mechanisms for everyday challenges. DBT uses some worksheets to help provide education and structure when building skills.

Emotionally Focused Therapy is used to delve deeper into your world and to explore how your feelings are connected to your thoughts, behaviors, and past experiences. We also use somatic techniques to understand how emotions impact your mind and body. The integrative approach of these therapies allows us to address concerns of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Many of us are healing from wounds that our caregivers gave us. Many of our parents and caregivers experienced their own traumas. I create a safe space to share your family's story and understand how past events may be influencing your present experiences. We can explore the hidden wounds passed down through generations, and how to find our way to building a more fulfilling future. While we cannot change our past or others' ways of coping with life, we can focus on forging a new path.

If you feel constantly on edge, are easily overwhelmed, or struggle with panic, I can help. We can explore where your anxiety comes from, build coping skills, and learn how to regulate your mind and body. I use evidence-based knowledge and skills to work on calming and regulating the body and mind.

If you're struggling with a low mood, loss of interest, and feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness, I am here for you. We can work together to navigate a path back to feeling hopeful, and explore how you can uniquely find your passions, values, and goals for living a more fulfilling life, the way you want. We can explore what is impacting your depressive moods, and how to find ways to cope with these feelings.

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to empower clients to live a life guided by their unique values and purpose. ACT helps you stay present and accept life's challenges, rather than feeling overwhelmed by them. Together, we'll explore your thoughts, experiences, and behaviors. Through ACT, you'll learn to detach from unhelpful thinking patterns and commit to actions that truly matter to you.