Emily Materdo, LCSW

Emily Materdo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of clinical and medical social work experience supporting people across the lifespan, from adolescents and young adults to older adults and individuals with disabilities. She focuses on complex trauma, chronic health challenges, caregiver burden, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression, anxiety, and the transitional stresses young adults face as they enter professional life. Her practice also addresses teen therapy and the unique needs of those managing chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities.

Emily practices from a person-centered perspective that frames therapy as a collaborative process. She integrates evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) alongside trauma-informed practices, self-compassion work, and internal family systems elements when appropriate. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered principles guide her attention to how family, home, and community shape adult functioning and relationships.

Clients can expect a warm, inviting space where the therapist honors each person as the expert in their own life while offering alternative perspectives and concrete tools. Emily aims to help clients formulate meaningful goals, practice self-compassion, and take stepwise actions toward change, recognizing that seeking help can be both difficult and deeply rewarding.