Emily Hand , LPC

Emily Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 4 years of clinical experience working with substance and behavioral addictions as well as a range of related concerns. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and parenting challenges, and has focused much of her training on helping those who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. As an LPC, she holds a professional license to provide counseling services in Tennessee and brings an informed, skilled perspective to her work.

Her therapeutic stance is curious and interactive, centered on meeting clients where they are and treating them with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Emily integrates EMDR - a trauma-focused approach that can help process painful memories - with rational emotive behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, and grief counseling to address both immediate symptoms and underlying patterns.

Emily believes the brain is wired for healing much like the body, and that people can move toward greater well-being even when they feel stuck in difficult emotions or situations. She views seeking help as a courageous step and aims to support and empower clients as they discover their inner strength and resilience. She welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively with individuals ready to explore change.

Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help

Emily Hand uses evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate trauma, difficult emotions, and patterns that interfere with daily life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps the brain process distressing memories so they become less triggering and more integrated into daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients develop psychological flexibility by clarifying values, practicing acceptance of difficult internal experiences, and taking actions that align with what matters most.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Emily collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time, combining strategies as appropriate to support progress in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.

Online therapy with Emily can be delivered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and select the format that best supports engagement and consistency.