Emily McClure, LPC, LPCC

Emily McClure is a licensed counselor based in Ohio with nine years of experience working in community settings with individuals and families. She combines clinical supervision and direct practice, drawing on experience mentoring other clinicians while providing therapy for people facing depression, anxiety, stress related to life changes or traumatic events, and challenges in relationships or careers.

Her approach is warm, flexible, and person-centered, prioritizing understanding before offering guidance. Emily uses an eclectic mix of evidence-informed methods, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution-focused techniques, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. She applies a trauma-informed lens when trauma has affected individuals or family systems and focuses on practical, achievable strategies so small positive changes can accumulate over time.

Emily holds LPC and LPCC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and serves as a clinical supervisor. Her faith as a Christian informs her life, and she is open to faith-based counseling when clients prefer that perspective. She emphasizes building on existing strengths to create meaningful shifts in mindset and behavior. Please note that she is only able to provide services to clients who are residing in Ohio.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Emily frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, build practical coping skills, and clarify personal values. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while taking action toward what matters most, supporting work with life transitions and self-esteem.

She also uses motivational interviewing to explore ambivalence and strengthen clients’ internal motivation for change, which can be especially useful for goals related to career shifts, substance-related concerns, or lifestyle adjustments. Emily approaches treatment collaboratively and will work with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as needed.

Online therapy with Emily offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, manage mobility or transportation limits, and maintain continuity of support during life changes. These options allow clients to access a licensed professional from their chosen location in Ohio while using approaches tailored to their needs.