Emily Moley, LMHC

Emily Moley is a licensed mental health counselor who brings years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She earned a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York in May 2011 and later became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - in the State of New York in 2014. Her early career began in outpatient mental health settings, where she provided individual and group treatment to men, women, and adolescents coping with conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

After facilitating a group for people with co-occurring disorders, Emily developed a focused specialty in treating clients who experience both mental health challenges and substance use disorders. In February 2015 she began working with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, offering mental health and substance abuse services to incarcerated individuals. That experience deepened her understanding of how trauma and abuse can shape struggles with abandonment, trust, guilt and shame, family dynamics, and parenting.

Emily’s therapeutic stance emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s internal wisdom. Rather than prescribing solutions, she creates a supportive space where clients can explore their own answers, identify strengths, and build healthier coping skills. She works with clients to navigate difficult emotions and life transitions, encouraging growth through the uncomfortable but transformative work of therapy, and she approaches each case with practical compassion and professional clarity.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Emily integrates client-centered therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental partnership where the client’s goals guide the work - it helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and decision-making skills. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on addressing the impact of traumatic experiences and related symptoms, assisting clients in processing difficult memories and reducing trauma-driven reactions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Emily collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so the work remains responsive and practical, ensuring clients feel involved in choosing the direction of their care.

Online therapy with Emily is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, supporting continuity of care and timely support when life gets busy.