- Sleep focused care
- Trauma aware work
- Skill building
About Emily
Emily Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who helps people facing sleep problems alongside stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns. She emphasizes a nonjudgmental, respectful way of working and meets people where they are. Emily focuses on practical steps and honest conversation rather than labels.
She brings four years of clinical experience to sessions and has worked extensively with substance and behavioral addiction issues. She has also supported people with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and the aftermath of physical or emotional trauma. Sleeping concerns are one of the areas she lists among her specialties.
Emily describes her style as curious and interactive. Sessions typically combine talk therapy with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness work, and EMDR to address tough memories and strong emotions. She tailors the plan to each person's needs and priorities rather than applying a single fixed method.
Her work centers on helping people notice their own strengths and build skills to manage hard feelings and daily demands. She talks through behavior patterns, breathing and mindfulness practices, and ways to change habits that interfere with rest or routine.
Clients can expect straightforward, compassionate conversation focused on practical change. Emily aims to support people in finding more balance, better sleep habits, and clearer next steps toward recovery and well-being.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking steps that match those values, which can help with anxiety, stress, and sleep routines.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It teaches simple tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that interfere with rest, mood, and daily functioning.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to address distressing memories and the strong reactions they cause. In practice it involves guided recall and processing to reduce the intensity of those memories and help people feel more regulated.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That planning happens through conversation and short check-ins so adjustments can be made over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before you book. The listing does not specify formats, so check whether sessions are offered by video or phone. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow brief check-ins between obligations, and reduce travel time while keeping focus on practical skill building and improving sleep habits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Tennessee, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Emily support?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, anger, self esteem, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Her style is curious and interactive, combining client-centered conversation with techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. She tailors methods to each person's needs and focuses on practical skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with people in counseling settings, including work with substance and behavioral addictions and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Tennessee with licensure noted as TN LPC and VA LPC.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are held.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.