Emily Smith LPC, License Number: 178016158 - supervised by Laura Jackman LCPC, License Number: 180003361. Emily Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. Emily has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care. She believes in creating a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment for individuals to work through a variety of life’s challenges and transitions by capitalizing on client strengths and promoting growth. She has a significant amount of experience working with those who have been impacted by trauma, struggle with anxiety and/or depression, and those who have a difficult time with stress management. She is passionate about minimizing the stigma surrounding mental health treatment and increasing the accessibility to mental health care for those in need. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing and watching sports, watching tv shows, exercising, and playing with her dog.