Emily Hand, LPC

Emily Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with four years of clinical experience focused on substance and behavioral addictions. She has also supported people coping with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges, and has directed substantial training toward helping those who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic style is curious and interactive, emphasizing meeting clients where they are and offering respect, sensitivity, and compassion without stigmatizing labels. Emily values witnessing the moment clients begin to recognize their own resilience and inner strengths, and she tailors both the conversational tone and treatment plan to each person’s unique needs.

Emily integrates several evidence-informed methods into her work, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), rational emotive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and grief counseling. She approaches healing with the belief that the brain, like the body, is wired to recover, and that feeling stuck in difficult emotions or situations is a common part of the process.

Pursuing therapy is an act of courage, and Emily treats that decision as the first step toward meaningful change. She is committed to supporting and empowering clients as they work toward greater well-being and looks forward to meeting and working with those who choose to engage in that process.

Approaches for Online Care and Healing

Emily integrates several therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories through guided attention and bilateral stimulation; it is often used for trauma, abuse, and related symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance strategies with values-based action, helping individuals tolerate difficult emotions while moving toward meaningful life goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Emily collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and pacing so the work feels personalized, and she reviews progress together to refine the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Video calls recreate face-to-face sessions, phone appointments remove travel barriers, and live chat or text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or for those who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier for clients to access consistent support and to integrate therapy into their daily routines.