About Emily:
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can
change.” ~ Carl Rogers My path to this career has been one that evolved over time. I began as an elementary school teacher in Liberty School District (outside of Kansas City) in 2001. Soon after that, I began working on my master's degree in education with a certification in gifted education (K-12). Teaching identified gifted students was wonderful, but I knew that the work I wanted to do was even deeper than what I could provide through the schools. This led me to earn a second master's degree in counseling and family therapy. Currently, I continue to work in the public schools as an elementary school counselor. I also provide therapy for children, teenagers, and adults in a private practice setting in O'Fallon, MO. I specialize in working with identified gifted and high-potential students. My work in private practice also provides me with the opportunity to work with all students and families dealing with emotional intensity, family transitions, anxiety and depression, Asperger's/high-functioning autism, ADHD, and more. Please click here for more about the types of individuals that I can help. I look forward to meeting and working with you! |
Education:M.Ed. in Counseling and Family Therapy
University of Missouri - St. Louis, 2010 M.A. in Education with Gifted Certification Lindenwood University, 2004 B.A. in Elementary Education Lindenwood University, 2001 Credentials:Licensed Professional Counelor (LPC)
License Number 2012026754 Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors Certified School Counselor (K-8) 2011-2015 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certified Teacher Elementary (1-6), Gifted (K-12), and Langage Arts (5-9) Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider AutPlay Therapy Training 2012 Professional Associations:American Counseling Association (ACA)
Gifted Association of Missouri (GAM) National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC) Metro Gifted Assessment Council (MGAC) Co-Chair |