Therapist profile
Emily Tarantola, LCPC
LCPC in Maryland - Family and parenting concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Emily
Emily Tarantola is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience, practicing in Maryland. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and coping with life changes.
Emily keeps conversations straightforward and focused. She helps people identify what matters most and set clear, usable goals. Sessions often include practical steps to manage mood, improve communication, or reduce overwhelming thoughts. She also supports caregivers dealing with long-term stress and people facing loneliness or seasonal mood changes.
Her approach combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused techniques. That means time is spent both understanding what is happening and trying small, testable changes between sessions. Mindfulness and trauma-focused methods are used when they fit the person's situation.
Emily asks questions that make problems easier to see. Then she helps create short-term goals and simple experiments to try at home. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted as needed.
She works in plain language and keeps sessions direct. People who want clear steps, practical skills, and steady support for family or parenting pressures often find this approach useful.
How sessions work
How Emily uses approaches online
Emily often integrates client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness when addressing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or parenting pressures. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the concerns the person brings. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes to reduce distress. Mindfulness teaches short attention and breathing practices that help with mood and impulsive reactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist and client decide together which methods feel most useful, then check in and adjust goals as progress is made. This collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused on immediate, achievable steps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home life, allow for shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like CBT worksheets or brief mindfulness exercises to work over video or audio, which helps people practice skills between sessions and apply them to everyday family challenges.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on family problems, parenting stress, communication issues, and caregiver strain.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults and a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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