Emily Hand , LPC

Emily Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with four years of clinical experience, specializing in substance and behavioral addictions. She has also supported people facing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and sleep difficulties. Much of her training centers on helping individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, and she brings that focus into her therapeutic work.

Her counseling style is curious and interactive; she meets clients where they are and approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Emily values witnessing clients as they reconnect with their inner strength and resilience, and she aims to create a space that encourages courage and self-discovery. Professionally, she integrates EMDR - a trauma-focused method that can help process distressing memories - with rational emotive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and grief counseling to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Emily believes the brain, like the body, is wired for healing and that people can move through stuck patterns toward greater fulfillment. She individualizes dialog and treatment planning to reflect each client’s unique situation and goals, and she seeks to empower clients as they work toward change and greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Emily Hand draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and their emotional impact, which can be helpful for those recovering from abuse or other traumatic events. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers understanding and unconditional positive regard, supporting people through grief, relationship challenges, and self-esteem work.

Finding the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. Emily works with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress and circumstances evolve. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to tailor care to each person’s situation.

Online therapy with Emily is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or elsewhere, support continuity of care, and allow clients to access therapy that fits their daily life and commitments.